Israel And Gaza Flotilla

EDM number 127 in 2010-12, proposed by Richard Burden on 02/06/2010.
Categorised under the topics of International law, Middle East, Shipping and Terrorism.

That this House is appalled by the loss of life associated with Israel's attack on the flotilla of ships carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza; notes that UK and other nationals have been held by Israel despite the attack having taken place in international waters; endorses the call of the United Nations Secretary General for a prompt, impartial, credible and transparent investigation conforming to international standards; recognises that Israel's blockade which has destroyed the economy of Gaza and deepened poverty still inflicts widespread suffering and, by imposing collective punishment on the people of Gaza, is itself contrary to international law; and calls on the international community to require Israel to end its blockade and to redouble international efforts to secure a lasting settlement with a secure and independent state of Palestine alongside a secure and independent Israel.

This motion has been signed by a total of 173 MPs, 2 of these signatures have been withdrawn.