Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Shockat Adam (Independent (affiliation)), on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 14 members in total.

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Environmental impact of Israel’s bombing

That this House expresses deep concern over the environmental consequences of Israel’s military actions in the region, particularly in relation to the bombing of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and its contribution to climate change and environmental degradation; notes that Israel’s use of explosive weapons, including airstrikes and bombs, has caused significant environmental damage, including the destruction of agricultural land, water resources, and has caused the contamination of soil with toxic chemicals which will have lasting effects; highlights that toxic emissions from bombs are exacerbating air pollution and contributing to climate change; acknowledges the environmental catastrophe caused by the destruction of forests, soil degradation, and contamination of water sources, which threaten both local ecosystems and the livelihoods of civilians; and urgently calls on the government to condemn these actions and push for international accountability for the environmental damage caused by the almost 100,000 tonnes of bombs that have been dropped by Israel in the past year alone.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

581 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Andrew George

Jon Trickett

Ellie Chowns

Ayoub Khan

Adnan Hussain

Subjects

Bombings Environment protection Health hazards Lebanon Gaza Israel Syria

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk