ISRAEL AND GAZA FLOTILLA

Early day motion 127, tabled 2 June 2010 by Richard Burden (Labour). Signed by 168 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 116, Liberal Democrat 30, Conservative 9, Scottish National Party 6, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Green 1.