FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Early day motion 1543, tabled 23 July 2018 by Alex Sobel (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 25 members.

That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian Territories unless there are legitimate security concerns; supports those foreign nationals who have made the Occupied Palestinian Territory their centre of life and built their careers in Palestine; believes that actions and policies which isolate Palestinians will harm peace building efforts; and calls on the Government to apply all appropriate diplomatic pressure to ensure foreign nationals, including British nationals, as well as aid workers have unhindered access to Palestine and for Israeli authorities to provide all assistance required to those who seek permits to reside in the Palestinian Territories.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Scottish National Party 4, Labour/Co-operative 2, Conservative 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.