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Protecting Gaza's territory and its people

EDM (Early Day Motion) 217: tabled on 01 June 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted. The tabling Member has subsequently withdrawn this motion.

This motion has subsequently been withdrawn by the tabling Member.

Motion text

That this House condemns the announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the Israel Defence Forces plan to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip; notes that this represents a clear violation of the October 2025 ceasefire agreement and a further escalation of Israel’s military occupation of Palestinian territory; further notes statements by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz advocating the so-called voluntary migration of Palestinians from Gaza, which would in practice amount to the forcible displacement of a population already subjected to war and siege; expresses grave concern that more than two million Palestinians could be confined to less than one third of Gaza’s territory, worsening already catastrophic humanitarian conditions; also notes reports that Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire through continued military attacks and territorial expansion, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians; reaffirms the right of Palestinians to remain on their land and live free from occupation and forced displacement; and calls on the Government to condemn these actions, support meaningful sanctions, end all military cooperation and arms exports to Israel, and work urgently with international partners to secure a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access and justice for the Palestinian people.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

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