NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AND DR MUSTAFA BARGHOUTHI

That this House congratulates the Palestinian National Initiative MP Dr Mustafa Barghouthi on his recent nomination for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize; notes the invaluable role he plays in organising and encouraging Palestinian civil society in the fundamental principles of non-violence; acknowledges the tirelessness of his activities in the face of so many seemingly insurmountable obstacles that face all Palestinians living under Israeli occupation whether that be in the West Bank or imprisoned in Gaza; calls on the Government to take action to uphold the principles of international law at all times when exercising foreign policy in the Middle East; and welcomes and supports this Nobel nomination by Mairead Maguire.