Received from: UCU
Congress notes:
i. Israel’s bombing of Lebanon, Syria and its attacks on Iranian territory.
ii. The United States has recently positioned 18 warships and submarines in and around the Middle East meaning it has over 500 missiles ready to launch in a deadly war with Iran.
iii. Britain’s active military support for Israel’s bombing of Lebanon and the presence of British spies supporting Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
iv. We will mark a year since Israel launched an onslaught against Gaza in October.
Congress believes:
a. The Israeli bombing of Lebanon—with the support of Britain—is a significant and qualitative escalation.
b. After over 40,000 Palestinians killed, Israel’s escalation threatens a much wider war in the Middle East that will lead far greater death, destruction and instability in the region.
Congress resolves:
1. To condemn the bombing of Lebanon and attacks on Iranian territory.
2. To oppose any attempts to escalate this war and demand a ceasefire now.
3. To support the call for a UK-wide workplace day of action in support of an immediate ceasefire.
Moved: UCU
Seconded: RMT