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NDM8391 Plaid Cymru Debate - Conflict in Israel and Gaza
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Meeting: 08/11/2023 - Plenary (Item 7)
Plaid Cymru Debate - Conflict in Israel and Gaza
NDM8391 Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Condemns the horrifying attacks carried
out by Hamas against Israeli civilians and calls for the immediate release of
hostages.
2. Notes that Israel has a duty to ensure
the protection, security and welfare of its citizens and the occupied
Palestinian population.
3. Condemns the Israeli Government’s
indiscriminate attacks on Gaza, resulting in the death of thousands of innocent
Palestinian civilians and agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that
collective punishment of the Palestinian people cannot be justified.
4. Calls on the international community to:
a) unite in seeking an immediate ceasefire
to end the human suffering and allow humanitarian organisations to reach those
in need;
b) bring pressure to bear on the
Israeli Government to end the siege of Gaza which contravenes international law
and the basic human rights of Palestinian civilians; and
c) do everything within its power to create
safe and meaningful aid corridors into the Gaza Strip and enable safe passage
out of the region.
5. Stands in solidarity with the Israeli
and Palestinian communities in Wales affected by the conflict.
6. Urges the Senedd to support a two-state
solution in order to pursue lasting peace in the region.
Supporters
Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Cefin
Campbell (Mid and West Wales)
Delyth
Jewell (South Wales East)
Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central)
Jane
Dodds (Mid and West Wales)
Luke
Fletcher (South Wales West)
Mabon
ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
Peredur
Owen Griffiths (South Wales East)
Rhys
ab Owen (South Wales Central)
Sioned
Williams (South Wales West)
The following amendment was tabled:
Amendment 1 Darren
Millar (Clwyd West)
Delete all and replace with:
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Condemns the indiscriminate attacks,
violence and acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas against Israel on 7th October.
2. Recognises the right of all sovereign
states, including the State of Israel, to defend themselves and their citizens.
3. Believes that war should be conducted in
accordance with international law, including avoiding civilian casualties.
4. Regrets the loss of civilian lives and
casualties in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
5. Extends the deepest sympathy of people
across Wales to those who have lost loved ones.
6. Recognises the further risks posed by
the significant humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
7. Calls for:
a) the release of hostages;
b) a suspension of hostilities to allow for
the establishment of humanitarian corridors;
c) the reopening of the Rafah crossing to
enable civilians, foreign nationals, aid workers and humanitarian supplies to
cross without unnecessary hindrance;
d) the international community to work with
Israeli and Palestinian representatives to bring an end to the conflict and
negotiate a permanent peace settlement which delivers security and prosperity
for all, based on the principle of the two-state solution.
Co-submitters
Supporters
Minutes:
The item started at 17.28
Voting on the motion and amendments under
this item was deferred until Voting Time.
A vote was taken on the motion without
amendment:
NDM8391 Rhun
ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)
To propose that the Senedd:
1. Condemns the horrifying attacks carried
out by Hamas against Israeli civilians and calls for the immediate release of
hostages.
2. Notes that Israel has a duty to ensure the
protection, security and welfare of its citizens and the occupied Palestinian
population.
3. Condemns the Israeli Government’s
indiscriminate attacks on Gaza, resulting in the death of thousands of innocent
Palestinian civilians and agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that
collective punishment of the Palestinian people cannot be justified.
4. Calls on the international community to:
a) unite in seeking an immediate ceasefire to
end the human suffering and allow humanitarian organisations to reach those in
need;
b) bring pressure to bear on the
Israeli Government to end the siege of Gaza which contravenes international law
and the basic human rights of Palestinian civilians; and
c) do everything within its power to create
safe and meaningful aid corridors into the Gaza Strip and enable safe passage
out of the region.
5. Stands in solidarity with the Israeli and
Palestinian communities in Wales affected by the conflict.
6. Urges the Senedd to support a two-state
solution in order to pursue lasting peace in the region.
Supporters
Adam
Price (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Cefin
Campbell (Mid and West Wales)
Delyth
Jewell (South Wales East)
Heledd
Fychan (South Wales Central)
Jane
Dodds (Mid and West Wales)
Luke
Fletcher (South Wales West)
Mabon
ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
Peredur
Owen Griffiths (South Wales East)
Rhys
ab Owen (South Wales Central)
Sioned
Williams (South Wales West)
|
For |
Abstain |
Against |
Total |
|
24 |
13 |
19 |
56 |
The motion without amendment was agreed.