Questions to the Mayor - amendment to the motion

The Lord Bailey of Paddington AM moved and Anne Clarke AM seconded the following amendment to the motion on the agenda:

After: "That the Assembly notes the answers to the questions asked."

Add: "This Assembly notes in particular the answers to the questions regarding the terrorist attacks in Israel and the impact on many Londoners.

This Assembly is shocked and horrified by the recent unjustified terrorist attacks in Israel.

Our thoughts are with everyone caught up in the violence and with those who may be waiting for information on the safety of loved ones. We send our deepest condolences to those who have lost friends and family members.

This Assembly stands in solidarity with our Jewish friends and neighbours both in and outside of London. It is vital that our Jewish community feels safe and supported. Now is the time to come together with our Jewish residents to show our support for them.

We recognise that this atrocity was committed by the terrorist group Hamas and not the Palestinian people, who themselves are now suffering as a cause of this. We recognise that Israel has every right to defend itself. We urge all actions by all parties to comply with international law.

We must not let hatred win."

Following debate and upon being put to the vote, the motion as amended was agreed with 19 votes being cast in favour and no votes cast against.