Labour Party delegates will decide on Monday whether to adopt an emergency motion declaring that ‘Israel’ is committing genocide in Gaza and calling for a full arms embargo. The vote will take place during the party’s annual conference in Liverpool.
Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer opposed the motion on Sunday, warning that it could undermine aspects of the Middle East peace process. The motion, titled “Peace in the Middle East 2”, will be considered alongside another proposal broadly supporting existing Labour policy on ‘Israel’.
If passed, the motion would signal Labour’s official acceptance of a UN Commission of Inquiry report that found ‘Israel’ guilty of committing genocide in Gaza. It would also back comprehensive sanctions on ‘Israel’ and a full arms embargo. Delegates from constituencies and affiliated organisations will vote on multiple motions over the next few days.
Why is banning weapons exports and recognising Palestinian statehood meaningless? That sounds important to me.
What is an example of something that would be meaningful? If banning exports is not meaningful it sounds like nothing will satisfy you short of invading Israel.