At a Mayor’s Question Time meeting today, the substantive Mayor’s
Question Time motion was amended to state that the London
Assembly is shocked and horrified by the recent terrorist attacks
in Israel.
It also recognises that this atrocity was committed by the
terrorist group Hamas and not the Palestinian people, who
themselves are now suffering as a result.
The AM, who proposed
the amended substantive motion, said:
"We are shocked and horrified by the recent unjustified terrorist
attacks in Israel and fully support Israel's right to defend
itself.
“We stand in solidarity with our Jewish friends and neighbours
both in and outside of London.
“It is vital that our Jewish community feels safe and supported.
Now is the time to come together with our Jewish residents to
show our support for them. Hate must not win."
AM, who seconded the amended
substantive motion, said:
"We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community following the
terrorist attack on 7 October. There is no justification for the
murder of innocent people and our hearts go out to the victims
and all those who have been affected and lost loved ones.
“This is a worrying time for many families in London who have
loved ones caught up in the terrorist attacks and the
humanitarian disaster and those who are impacted by the rise in
anti-Semitic incidents.
“We must do what we can to support our communities in London and
send our condolences to those who have lost friends and family
members. We must not let terrorism sow the seeds of division.”
The full text of the motion is:
This Assembly notes in particular the answers to the questions
regarding the terrorist attacks in Israel and the impact on many
Londoners.
This Assembly is shocked and horrified by the recent unjustified
terrorist attacks in Israel.
Our thoughts are with everyone caught up in the violence and with
those who may be waiting for information on the safety of loved
ones. We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost
friends and family members.
This Assembly stands in solidarity with our Jewish friends and
neighbours both in and outside of London. It is vital that our
Jewish community feels safe and supported. Now is the time to
come together with our Jewish residents to show our support for
them.
We recognise that this atrocity was committed by the terrorist
group Hamas and not the Palestinian people, who themselves are
now suffering as a cause of this. We recognise that Israel has
every right to defend itself. We urge all actions by all parties
to comply with international law.
We must not let hatred win.
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- The motion was agreed unanimously.
