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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Louise Ellman (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Tuesday, 9 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 48 members in total.

SUICIDE BOMBERS IN ISRAEL

That this House condemns the suicide bombers as the enemies of peace; notes that the first suicide bombing in Israel took place on 13th April 1994 when the Oslo Peace Process was ongoing; further notes that since 1994, 422 Israelis have been murdered by suicide and car bombers; and recognises that Jews, Muslims and Christians have all been victims of these terrorist outrages.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1595A2
at end add '; and recognises moreover that suicide bombings have been condemned by many in the region who are strenuously opposed to Israel's actions in the occupied territories.'.
1595A1
to leave out after 'car bombers' to end and add 'and that over 1,500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since October 2000; recognises that Jews, Muslims and Christians have all been victims of outrages committed both by Israelis and by Palestinians; and resolves to redouble its efforts to bring both sides of the conflict back to the negotiating table to achieve a just and durable peace on the basis of United Nations resolutions calling for an end to the occupation, peace and security for the state of Israel, a viable Palestinian state and justice for the refugees.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1595 
1595A2 
1595A1 
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Bombings Terrorism Israel Palestine Middle East Gaza Occupied territories
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk