NDM8830 Plaid Cymru Debate - Gaza

NDM8830 Heledd Fychan (South Wales Central)

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Reaffirms:

a) the Senedd’s condemnation of Hamas’s attacks on Israeli civilians on 7 October 2023 and Israel’s military response, which has led to more than 60,000 Palestinian deaths and left millions of civilians in Gaza in urgent need of humanitarian aid contrary to international law; and

b) the Senedd’s support for a permanent ceasefire, full humanitarian access, the return of hostages and prisoners, and a just and lasting peace through a two-state solution.

2. Calls on the UK Government to:

a) support the work of the ICC in holding to account both Israeli and Hamas leaders accused of committing war crimes;

b) condemn President Trump’s proposals to depopulate Gaza as ethnic cleansing; and

c) suspend all arms exports to Israel in line with international law

3. Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) review public sector procurement and investments to ensure that ethical standards are upheld;

b) commit further humanitarian support for Gaza; and

c) support communities in Wales with Palestinian and Israeli links.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 Paul Davies (Preseli Pembrokeshire)

Delete all and replace with:

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Regrets the deaths of innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilians and the devastating human impact as a result of the conflict in Gaza following Hamas-led terror attacks and hostage taking on 7 October 2023. 

2. Supports efforts to ensure that humanitarian aid is urgently provided to those in need.

3. Reaffirms the support of the Senedd for the release of all remaining hostages, a permanent ceasefire, and a two-state solution in order to achieve lasting peace in the region.

If amendment 1 is agreed, amendments 2, 3 and 4 will be de-selected.

Amendment 2 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Add as new sub-point at the end of point 1:

the UK government’s position that Palestinian civilians must be able to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. 

Amendment 3 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Delete point 2.

Amendment 4 Jane Hutt (Vale of Glamorgan)

Add as new sub-point at the end of point 3:

support the rule of law and the work of the ICC.