The ex-first minister also spoke about his attempts to bring Scotland’s Jewish and Muslim communities together amid the conflict in the Middle…
The parents of Humza Yousaf’s wife Nadia El-Nakla found themselves trapped in Gaza in the initial days of the war
His wife Nadia El-Nakla’s parents became trapped in the Palestinian enclave during the opening weeks of the Israel-Hamas war and Mr Yousaf – who was first minister and SNP leader at the time – spoke publicly about their plight. Mr Yousaf told how his family members – who had travelled from Scotland to Gaza to visit relatives prior to the conflict – experienced the opening days of the war, seeing rockets being fired into Israel and the bombardment of Gaza.
Mr Yousaf said: “I had to speak to Nadia and get her understanding that the moment I condemn Hamas there is a possibility that Hamas are going to take reprisal in retaliation against her mother and father.“Hamas will take revenge where they need to take revenge.“For a pretty high-profile Muslim to unequivocally condemn them and their attack, the way they would get their revenge could well be to take it on my mother-in-law and father-in-law.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Humza Yousaf speaks about potential retaliation from Hamas on familyFORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has described the “difficult” conversation he had with his wife around potential repercussions from Hamas…
Read more »
Israel-Hamas war latest: Three Israeli hostages killed during rescue operation, Hamas saysIsrael's hostage rescue operation in Gaza yesterday has killed 274 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Hamas has also claimed three Israeli hostages were killed during the operation, which saw four captives freed and returned to their families.
Read more »
Israel-Hamas war latest: UN approves Biden's ceasefire proposal - as Hamas welcomes decisionThe UN Security Council has approved Joe Biden's proposal for a full and immediate ceasefire. US state secretary Antony Blinken has been back in the Middle East today on his eighth visit since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out.
Read more »
Israel-Gaza latest: Biden makes surprise announcement to end war - with Hamas 'positive' on offerJoe Biden announced a surprise plan with three phases: the first would be a six-week ceasefire, the second the return of remaining hostages, and the third a reconstruction plan for Gaza.
Read more »
Israel-Gaza latest: Hamas responds to ceasefire proposal - but it's unclear where Israel standsJoe Biden last night announced a surprise plan with three phases: the first would be a six-week ceasefire, the second the return of remaining hostages, and the third a reconstruction plan for Gaza. We'll be bringing you all the reaction to this throughout the day.
Read more »
Hamas hostage families call for US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal to be agreedThe deal would end the nearly eight-month-long war and bring their relatives home.
Read more »