Scottish Deputy First Minister calls for immediate ceasefire, hostage release, international recognition of Palestine, halt on UK arms sales to Israel.

On the first anniversary of Israel's ground invasion of Gaza, Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney has called for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. He emphasized the need for international recognition of Palestine as part of a two-state solution for lasting peace. Swinney criticized Israel for blocking humanitarian aid and cited over 42,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict began, while urging an end to UK arms sales to Israel.

October 26, 2024
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