ceasefire debate notes 07.12.2023

Damien O'Connor called a ceasefire a 'bare minimum.' The new speaker seems grouchy today. Marama: 'they don't know what International Law is ... it is grotesque to say the actions of the Israeli government are self-defense.' - re: killings by the IDF. Gary mentioned that she's the only politician that has been arrested by the IDF, while Mark Mitchell worked with the IDF. Todd McClay: 'action to revive the Middle East peace process.' Golriz: 'They are not just numbers.' Boyack: 'People in this region do not want this conflict.' Winston: 'Those who can influence Hamas must demand the release of hostages immediately' - quoting Kier Starmer. Then Winston perpetuated that racist myth that the Moriori had died off. Total bullshit: they recently had a large settlement.✊