Commenting ahead of a debate in the Senedd today for which the
Welsh Conservatives have tabled an amendment to the motion, Welsh
Conservative Shadow Minister for the Constitution, said:
“It is important that the Senedd sends a clear message to
the people of Israel and Palestine that we want to see a long and
lasting peace settlement for the good of both the Israeli and
Palestinian people.
“The terror attacks and kidnappings by Hamas and the
devastating images that we are now seeing from Gaza have been
heartbreaking.
“We must all redouble our efforts for peace and seek an
urgent end to the conflict.”
ENDS
Note to editors: See below the Welsh
Conservative amendment to the motion.
To propose that the Senedd:
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Condemns the indiscriminate attacks, violence and acts of
terror perpetrated by Hamas against Israel on 7th October.
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Recognises the right of all sovereign states, including the
State of Israel, to defend themselves and their citizens.
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Believes that war should be conducted in accordance with
international law, including avoiding civilian casualties.
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Regrets the loss of civilian lives and casualties in
Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
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Extends the deepest sympathy of people across Wales to
those who have lost loved ones.
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Recognises the further risks posed by the significant
humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Calls for:
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a) the release of hostages;
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b) a suspension of hostilities to allow for the
establishment of humanitarian corridors;
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c) the reopening of the Rafah crossing to enable civilians,
foreign nationals, aid workers and humanitarian supplies to
cross without unnecessary hindrance;
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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.
