Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:07 pm on 21 January 2025.
Sioned Williams
Plaid Cymru
3:07,
21 January 2025
I'd like to ask for a statement from the Government, please, following the ceasefire that came into force in Gaza on Sunday, which could perhaps contain a response to the following points. Oxfam Cymru has written to every Member of the Senedd asking us to urge the Welsh Government to call on the UK Government to play their role in achieving a permanent ceasefire that leads to a lasting peace and justice and to end permanently the blockade, occupation and oppression of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied territories.
Also, I'd like to know how Wales has taken and is taking every measure possible, within its competence, to ensure it doesn't contribute to potential war crimes through direct or indirect connections, partnerships or funding. And also, will the Government be increasing its current £100,000 donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s middle east appeal in light of the terrible conditions faced by hundreds of thousands of people whose homes, businesses and services have been obliterated, given that the Government donated £4 million to the DEC Ukraine appeal?
And finally, will the Government pay tribute to all those Welsh citizens who have protested against the war in Gaza, in every part of Wales, and here at the Senedd, imploring that we all raise our voices to call for peace, humanitarian support and justice? Diolch.