Palestinians living in Masafer Yatta

Early day motion 710, tabled 15 December 2022 by Tony Lloyd (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House is deeply concerned by the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision to approve the eviction of Palestinians living in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank to make room for Israeli military training; highlights that the demolitions and confiscations occurring in the occupied West Bank contravene international humanitarian law and undermine social stability and security; strongly condemns the proposed forced removal of over 1,000 Palestinians, including 580 children who are at imminent risk of displacement; emphasises that those involved stand to lose their homes, belongings, access to water, livelihoods, primary health facilities and schools; is appalled that Israeli forces raided and demolished a recently-built Palestinian primary school in Masafer Yatta that served 22 students from four different villages; and calls on the Government to press the Israeli authorities to halt all forcible evictions and demolitions in the occupied West Bank.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Scottish National Party 7, Liberal Democrat 5, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.