05-17-2013, 01:42 PM
Resolution 28 - palestine carried
28. PALESTINE
This Conference recognises the suffering of the people of Gaza following the
ongoing blockade and the continued occupation of the Palestine territory
against them by the Israeli Government. We also condemn the recent and
ongoing military assaults, which started on the 14th November 2012, which
follows many years of oppression.
On June 14th 2012, 50 international charities and United Nations Agencies
called for an immediate end to the blockade as well as recognising the
violations of International laws affecting over 1.6 million people, over half of
whom are children.
We further recognise the statement made by Valerie Amos, UN Under-
Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs, who pointed out that more than 80% of
families in Gaza are dependent upon humanitarian aid. She stated “This
amounts to collective punishment of all those living in Gaza, and is a denial of
basic human rights in contravention of International law.”
We therefore:
Condemn and call for an immediate and sustainable end to the air, any ground
attacks and killings of the people of Gaza.
Call for a halt to the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Condemn and call for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza.
Given the current escalations of attacks on the people and workers of Gaza this
Conference recognises, in particular the constant dangers and difficulties faced
by Palestinian Emergency Service Workers on a daily basis as they attempt to
rescue sick and dying casualties whilst under attack from the Israeli Occupation
Forces. In doing so, we call upon the Executive Council to formulate an ongoing
support strategy in conjunction with Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the
Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, to practically and financially
support our sister trade unions in these services. This support strategy is to be
reported to the membership immediately.
Support the motion on Palestine carried at Congress 2012, in particular a call
for a delegation to visit Palestine. We would urge that the FBU does all it can
to participate in this delegation as well as publishing a report on any trip to the
wider membership.
LOTHIAN & BORDERS
28. PALESTINE
This Conference recognises the suffering of the people of Gaza following the
ongoing blockade and the continued occupation of the Palestine territory
against them by the Israeli Government. We also condemn the recent and
ongoing military assaults, which started on the 14th November 2012, which
follows many years of oppression.
On June 14th 2012, 50 international charities and United Nations Agencies
called for an immediate end to the blockade as well as recognising the
violations of International laws affecting over 1.6 million people, over half of
whom are children.
We further recognise the statement made by Valerie Amos, UN Under-
Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs, who pointed out that more than 80% of
families in Gaza are dependent upon humanitarian aid. She stated “This
amounts to collective punishment of all those living in Gaza, and is a denial of
basic human rights in contravention of International law.”
We therefore:
Condemn and call for an immediate and sustainable end to the air, any ground
attacks and killings of the people of Gaza.
Call for a halt to the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Condemn and call for an immediate end to the siege on Gaza.
Given the current escalations of attacks on the people and workers of Gaza this
Conference recognises, in particular the constant dangers and difficulties faced
by Palestinian Emergency Service Workers on a daily basis as they attempt to
rescue sick and dying casualties whilst under attack from the Israeli Occupation
Forces. In doing so, we call upon the Executive Council to formulate an ongoing
support strategy in conjunction with Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the
Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, to practically and financially
support our sister trade unions in these services. This support strategy is to be
reported to the membership immediately.
Support the motion on Palestine carried at Congress 2012, in particular a call
for a delegation to visit Palestine. We would urge that the FBU does all it can
to participate in this delegation as well as publishing a report on any trip to the
wider membership.
LOTHIAN & BORDERS