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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor John Barrett (Liberal Democrat), on Tuesday, 13 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 65 members in total.

MEDICAL AND FOOD SUPPLIES TO GAZA

That this House condemns the continued illegal blockade of Palestinian Gaza territory by Israel; notes that the blockade causes immense pain and suffering to Palestinians in Gaza; is further concerned that medical and food supplies are not allowed into Gaza by the Israeli forces; further notes that the Israeli military forcibly boarded an aid ship while in international waters, in violation of numerous international laws; praises the work of the Free Gaza Movement ships Dignity and the Spirit of Humanity, which bring in much needed humanitarian assistance; and asks that the Government use all available diplomatic channels to end the blockade.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

MEDICAL AND FOOD SUPPLIES TO GAZA (2013A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Douglas Carswell (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 26 October 2009. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from `condemns' to end and add `criticism of the Israeli government's policy on Gaza border crossings; notes that Israeli border crossings are open to allow on average 100 trucks of cargo (food, fuel and other supplies) in Gaza each day; further notes that there is also a clear border between Gaza and Egypt, controlled externally by Egypt, who shares responsibility with Israel for making sure humanitarian aid enters Gaza; and asks the Government to use all available diplomatic channels with both Israel and Egypt to ensure Gazans have access to deliveries of humanitarian aid.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
2013 
2013A1 
Session
2008-09
Other sponsors
Peter Bottomley
Lynne Jones
Martin Caton
Mark Durkan
Bob Russell
Subjects
Middle East
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk