Labour Reject Calls to Uphold International Law and Condemn Trump's Comments on Ethnic Cleansing

Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, has criticised Labour in the Senedd for weakening calls on the UK Government to act on Gaza crisis and ensure a just and lasting peace.

Today, Plaid Cymru led a Senedd debate urging the UK government to support the work of the International Criminal Court in its investigation of war crimes, to end arms exports to Israel in line with international law, and to condemn President Trump’s comments on ethnic cleansing.

The Senedd previously led the calls for a ceasefire in November 2023, being one of the first parliaments to do so. There have been over 60,000 Palestinian deaths since.

The Plaid Cymru leader also urged Welsh Government to commit to further humanitarian support, support for communities in Wales with Palestinian and Israeli links, and to ensure that Welsh public money does not contributing to war crimes.

Plaid Cymru leader, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS said:

“Wales cannot and must not remain silent in the face of such profound injustice. We have a duty to speak out, and to join others internationally in putting pressure on those who have direct influence to use it in the pursuit of peace and justice.

“While we welcome the Senedd’s support for some of Plaid Cymru’s calls, we’re disappointed that the Labour Welsh Government didn’t support calls to uphold international law through an arms embargo to Israel or back our calls to condemn Trump’s dangerous and threatening narrative of ethnic cleansing.

“Plaid Cymru is clear that we all have a role to play to ensure lasting peace through a two-state solution. Our governments should not and cannot be complicit in the crisis.”