Motion · S5M-21818 · 21 May 2020
Israel’s 35th Knessett
The motion
That the Parliament notes the swearing in of Israel’s 35th Knessett on 17 May 2020, allowing the resumption of governance after 508 days of negotiations and political impasse; notes the agreement to form a government of national unity; understands that the position of Prime Minister will rotate, with incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu initially holding the office for the first 18 months before handing over to deputy Prime Minister Benny Grantz thereafter; notes comments by Gantz, who wishes for an era of reconciliation in Israel and that all Israeli citizens, Jewish or Arab, heterosexual or LGBT, would feel at home in Israel; believes that a productive and positive relationship continues to exist between the people of Israel and Scotland irrespective, and commits to maintaining constructive, open and positive dialogue with Israel on a wide range of areas of common interest.
Supporters (12)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 21 May 2020
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 21 May 2020
- Richard Lyle 21 May 2020
- John Mason 21 May 2020
- Brian Whittle 21 May 2020
- Jeremy Balfour 22 May 2020
- Donald Cameron 22 May 2020
- Adam Tomkins 22 May 2020
- Maurice Corry 26 May 2020
- Peter Chapman 4 Jun 2020
- Jamie Halcro Johnston 15 Jun 2020
- Michelle Ballantyne 11 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.