Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Andrew Dismore (Labour), on Wednesday, 6 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 26 members in total.

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ISRAEL'S VICTORY IN THE SIX DAY WAR

That this House notes that this week marks the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War of 1967, and Israel's stunning victory against overwhelming odds; recalls that the war was triggered by Egypt's aggressive armed forces build up in Sinai and the closing by Egypt of the Straits of Tiran to Israel, in breach of international law, cutting off Israel's main oil supply route from her major supplier, Iran; remembers that subsequent to the surprise attacks in 1973 on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, and Israel's victory then, a peace agreement was negotiated between President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin between Israel and Egypt, which has proved lasting; recognises Israel's excellent relations with neighbours Jordan; notes that this shows Israel's willingness to trade land for peace; and regrets the inability and unwillingness of Syria and the Palestinians to engage with Israel, to create an equally successful agreement and to bring lasting peace to the region.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

ISRAEL'S VICTORY IN THE SIX DAY WAR (1641A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Roger Berry (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 7 June 2007. It has been signed by 4 members in total.

at end add `although feels that highly selective and one-sided accounts of the history of the six day war and its 40 year aftermath are unlikely to make constructive contributions either to the promotion of understanding between Israelis and Palestinians or to the search for a lasting peace in the Middle East.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1641 

1641A1 

Session

2006-07

Other sponsors

Jane Kennedy

James Clappison

Louise Ellman

Douglas Carswell

Lord Gove

Lee Scott

Subjects

Armed conflict Israel Palestine

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk