I AM sure that everyone can agree that the news coming from Israel and Gaza over the last month has been barbaric, to say the least.
The brutal terror attacks by Hamas that savagely took the lives of more than 1400 Israelis cannot be and will never be justifiable. It is estimated that Hamas still hold more than 200 Israeli citizens hostage, including children and elderly people. The repugnant way in which people are being forced to endure murder, torture and rape is incomprehensible.
It should not need to be said, but my colleague, Stephen Flynn, put it best when he reminded us that “Hamas hide amongst, but are not, the Palestinian people.” Led by Humza Yousaf, the Scottish Government has shown statesmanship in having a reasoned response in a horrific time. The humanity and leadership Humza has displayed on this issue, particularly when his loved ones are personally affected, shows the true character of the man.opposition, it is grim. Both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have repeatedly refused to call for a ceasefire.
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