That the Parliament congratulates Nigel Goodrich and the organisers of the International Shalom Festival, which took place in Edinburgh on 17 August 2016 in association with Stand With Us and the European Coalition for Israel; understands that the festival showcased the vibrant, multicultural society that Israel is and brought to Scotland artists and speakers from across Israeli culture, Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin; thanks Police Scotland for ensuring that the festival could take place safely; stands with the organisers and artists associated with the festival in advocating peace and security for the world's only Jewish state, and applauds everyone who seeks to foster closer cultural links between Scotland and Israel.