The Senedd has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.
The motion tabled in the Welsh parliament by Plaid Cymru urged for an end to “the appalling attacks on innocent civilians”.
Welsh government ministers abstained from the vote – but Labour backbenchers were given a free vote on the motion and on an amendment tabled by the Conservatives.
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Several members on Labour’s backbenches spoke out in favour of a cessation in hostilities – including Jenny Rathbone, John Griffiths and Carolyn Thomas.
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer comes under pressure from several senior Labour figures to call for a ceasefire.
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A total of 24 members of the Senedd voted in favour, with 19 against and the remaining 13 abstaining.
Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said members owed it “to all those who have lost their lives, Israeli and Palestinian, to speak up for a lasting peace”.
“While we may be looking on from afar, it’s important to remember that there are families in Wales that are directly impacted. The grief isn’t confined to Israel or to Gaza,” he said.
“Hamas’s attacks on 7 October were unjust and inhumane – indescribable – but the collective punishment of the Palestinian population is also unjust and inhumane.”
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This notice was published: 2023-11-08 18:58:00
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