Motion
The Situation in the Middle East
S6M-11342 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Yousaf, Humza
Lodged on
20 Nov 2023Heard / answered on
21 Nov 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 21 Nov 2023
That the Parliament unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas’s barbaric and unjustifiable terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens on 7 October 2023, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; agrees that all human life is equal, abhors the loss of innocent lives, and affirms the right of all Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security; further agrees that the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza, including women and children who have been besieged by Israeli forces, must stop; associates itself with the United Nations Secretary-General’s statements that there must be an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow civilians to escape harm, for hostages to be released, for humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and affirming that international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, must be upheld; reiterates its solidarity with Scotland’s Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian communities and condemns antisemitism, Islamophobia or any other form of hatred; welcomes the Scottish Government’s contribution of £750,000 towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East’s flash appeal for Gaza, and the humanitarian assistance announced by the UK Government; reaffirms that a credible, lasting and sustainable peace can only be based on the two-state solution through reinvigorated diplomatic and political efforts in the Middle East Peace Process, and agrees with many in the international community that all parties must agree to an immediate ceasefire.
Backed by
Supported by 4 additional MSPs
SNP 2
Other 1
Lab 1
Lodged by
Yousaf, Humza
(Scottish National Party).
- Hepburn, Jamie (SNP)
- McKelvie, Christina
- Robertson, Angus (SNP)
- Sweeney, Paul (Lab)
Final vote on motion (as amended)
21 Nov 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
90Against
28Abstain
0Not voted
11Amendments incorporated
- S6M-11342.1 Sarwar, Anas — carried 91/28: As an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), insert at end “; recognises that, in order for any ceasefire to work, it requires all sides to comply; is horrified by the Hamas statement that it would repeat the 7 October attacks and continue rocket fire; regrets that Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he will not even consider a ceasefire; calls, therefore, on the international community to use every form of diplomacy to try and create the conditions on the ground to make a ceasefire a reality; further calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate the conduct of all parties in this conflict, and reaffirms the commitment to a lasting peace and a two-state solution with the end of illegal occupation, siege and settlements.”
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That the Parliament unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas’s barbaric and unjustifiable terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens on 7 October 2023, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; agrees that all human life is equal, abhors the loss of innocent lives, and affirms the right of all Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security; further agrees that the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza, including women and children who have been besieged by Israeli forces, must stop; associates itself with the United Nations Secretary-General’s statements that there must be an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to allow civilians to escape harm, for hostages to be released, for humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and affirming that international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, must be upheld; reiterates its solidarity with Scotland’s Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian communities and condemns antisemitism, Islamophobia or any other form of hatred; welcomes the Scottish Government’s contribution of £750,000 towards the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East’s flash appeal for Gaza, and the humanitarian assistance announced by the UK Government; reaffirms that a credible, lasting and sustainable peace can only be based on the two-state solution through reinvigorated diplomatic and political efforts in the Middle East Peace Process, and agrees with many in the international community that all parties must agree to an immediate ceasefire. ; recognises that, in order for any ceasefire to work, it requires all sides to comply; is horrified by the Hamas statement that it would repeat the 7 October attacks and continue rocket fire; regrets that Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he will not even consider a ceasefire; calls, therefore, on the international community to use every form of diplomacy to try and create the conditions on the ground to make a ceasefire a reality; further calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate the conduct of all parties in this conflict, and reaffirms the commitment to a lasting peace and a two-state solution with the end of illegal occupation, siege and settlements.
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S6M-11342.1: insert at end As an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), insert at end “; recognises that, in order for any ceasefire to work, it requires all sides to comply; is horrified by the Hamas statement that it would repeat the 7 October attacks and continue rocket fire; regrets that Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that he will not even consider a ceasefire; calls, therefore, on the international community to use every form of diplomacy to try and create the conditions on the ground to make a ceasefire a reality; further calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate the conduct of all parties in this conflict, and reaffirms the commitment to a lasting peace and a two-state solution with the end of illegal occupation, siege and settlements.”
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 6 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Annabelle Ewing)
SNP
Chamber
· 21 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 21 November 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11342, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the situation in the middle east. I invite those members who wish to speak in the debate to press their requ…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 21 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 21 November 2023
We now arrive at decision time. I note that Alex Cole-Hamilton did not move the published amendment in his name this afternoon. There are therefore three questions to be put as a result of today’s bu…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 21 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 21 November 2023
We move to the vote on amendment S6M-11342.2, in the name of Donald Cameron, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11342, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the situation in the middle east. Members should ca…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 21 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 21 November 2023
The next question is, that motion S6M-11342.1, in the name of Anas Sarwar, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11342, in the name of Humza Yousaf, on the situation in the middle east, be agreed to. Are w…
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 21 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 21 November 2023
The final question is, that motion S6M-11342, in the name of Humza Yousaf, as amended, on the situation in the middle east, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
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5. Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)
Lab
Chamber
· 06 Dec 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 06 December 2023
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the vote on motion S6M-11342 on the situation in the middle east, on 21 November, whether it will provide an update on what action it has taken with the Uni…
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11342Selected itemCarried 90/2820 Nov 2023 · Motion For Debate · Yousaf, HumzaThat the Parliament unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms Hamas’s barbaric and unjustifiable terrorist attacks against Israeli citizens on 7 October 2023, and demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; agrees that all human life is equal, abhors the loss of innocent lives, and affirms the right of all Israelis ...
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S6M-11342.1Linked amendment/itemCarried 91/2820 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Sarwar, AnasAs an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), insert at end “; recognises that, in order for any ceasefire to work, it requires all sides to comply; is horrified by the Hamas statement that it would repeat the 7 October attacks and continue rocket fire; regrets that Benjamin Netanyahu has stated ...
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S6M-11342.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 28/8920 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Cameron, DonaldAs an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), leave out from “further agrees” to end and insert “believes in Israel’s right to defend itself against terror; supports calls for humanitarian pauses to deliver aid to Gaza safely and in a sustained way; welcomes the UK Government&rs...
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S6M-11342.3Linked amendment/item20 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Cole-Hamilton, AlexAs an amendment to motion S6M-11342 in the name of Humza Yousaf (The Situation in the Middle East), insert at end “; believes that Hamas cannot be allowed to continue in charge of Gaza; further believes that it is increasingly clear that there will be no military solution that eliminates Hamas and that movement towards a political solution is needed...