UN General Assembly
1982

responsibility for aiding and abetting the perpetration of the crimes against the defenceless civilians of those camp-rimes which have been strongly condemned by the entire world community. Israel has in the past claimed in inter-national forums that its actions stem from a special religious and moral authority. Are we now asked to believe that the wanton destruction of life and property in Lebanon was carried out at the dictate of a just Creator, or that tragedies of the past which have no bearing on the Middle East justify Israel's expansionist greed and genocidal policies? 224. My Government hopes that the General Assembly will be uncompromising in its condemnation of Israel for the carnage in Lebanon and will also be vigilant in opposing any Israeli attempts at imposing new faits accomplis with regard to Lebanese territory. It must demand Israel's 'immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal from Lebanon. 225. The General Assembly must also keep inter-national public opinion focused on Israel's arrogant annexations of Arab territories, including the Holy City of Jerusalem. It must be reaffirmed that the