DEATH OF A UNITED STATES PEACE ACTIVIST IN GAZA

Early day motion 909, tabled 18 March 2003 by Llew Smith (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House condemns the terrorist murder by the Israeli Army of American peace activist Rachel Corrie by driving a bulldozer over her when she was trying to stop the Israeli invaders from destroying the homes of Palestinians; congratulates the activists with the International Solidarity Movement, with whom Ms Corrie was working, for its support of Palestinians against the illegal activities of Israel in Palestinian territories; sends its condolences to Ms Corrie's family, and to the families of all Palestinians and Israelis killed in the continuing conflict; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to make representations to the Government of Israel over the murder of Ms Corrie and thousands of Palestinians over the past two years.

Signatures by party: Labour 30, Liberal Democrat 8, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.