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Chamber and committees

Israel’s 35th Knessett

  • Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 21 May 2020
  • Motion reference: S5M-21818

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.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Michelle Ballantyne, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Adam Tomkins (Registered interest) , Brian Whittle