As an amendment to motion S7M-01178 in the name of Gillian Mackay (Middle East: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions), leave out from “believes” to end and insert “condemns the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, in which approximately 1,200 people were murdered, and 251 people were taken hostage, including children and British nationals; notes several reports, including findings by the United Nations, that rape and sexualised torture were committed during the attacks and against women and children held hostage in captivity; recognises Israel as a democratic state and a longstanding ally of the UK, and acknowledges the importance of UK-Israel intelligence sharing in tackling shared threats and protecting citizens; recognises Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas and Hezbollah, both of which are terrorist organisations proscribed in the UK and receive support from Iran; notes that foreign policy is reserved matter to the UK Parliament; recognises that Israeli settlements and settler violence undermine the prospects for peace; considers, however, that blanket boycotts will not advance a two-state solution and risk deepening community tensions in the UK, and supports a two-state solution that guarantees security for Israelis and Palestinians.”
Result 25 for, 85 against, 10 abstained, 9 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: Monday, September 14, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01178
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Result 63 for, 25 against, 31 abstained, 10 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01178.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Result 95 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01178.3
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Result 80 for, 25 against, 15 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Motion reference: S7M-01178.5
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Supported by: Martyn Day, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Result 64 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed