Ursula Stephens (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I move the motion as amended:

That the Senate—

(a) welcomes the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel and urges all sides to adhere to it;

(b) commends Egypt's leadership role in brokering this agreement, supported by the efforts of the United States, the United Nations Secretary-General and other regional countries;

(c) supports a two state solution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict – a solution based on the right of Israel to live in peace within secure borders internationally recognised and agreed by the parties and reflecting the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people to also live in peace and security within their own state;

(d) condemns the terrorist attack on a bus in Israel on 21 November 2012, which injured more than 20 people, and expresses sympathy to those affected by the attack; and

(e) calls for any public demonstrations or rallies in Australia to be peaceful, and not target private businesses or individuals.

I seek leave to make a short statement.