LOCAL MSP Jenni Minto stated this week that ‘Scotland will not stand by while genocide unfolds before our eyes’ before echoing First Minister John Swinney’s statement on Palestine, urging the UK Government to take immediate action.
While the Palestinian flag was raised at St Andrew’s House the First Minister set out Scotland’s humanitarian response and demanded action from Starmer’s government.
The SNP wants that the Labour UK government to immediately recognise the State of Palestine within the 1967 borders. End all arms sales to Israel and withdraw from the UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement.
Impose sanctions on members of the Israeli government complicit in war crimes and illegal settlements. Ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements, following Ireland’s lead. Support international justice, including backing South Africa’s case at the ICJ and implementing ICC arrest warrants. Jenni Minto MSP for Argyll and Bute said: “Scotland will not stand by while genocide unfolds before our eyes. The SNP is ensuring that Scotland stands with Palestine by delivering real action. We’re sending
humanitarian aid, treating injured children, supporting students, and halting public fundingforcompanieslinked to Israel’s war machine.”
“The Labour UK government must recognise the State of Palestine, end arms sales to Israel, and impose sanctions on Israeli war criminals. Anything less is a betrayal of international law and of basic human decency.
“The people of Scotland expect their leaders to speak out for justice and humanity. The SNP will always stand for peace, for dignity, and for a future where every life is valued equally.”
The actions that will be taken by the SNP Scottish Government include: trade and arms restrictions with new public funding paused for arms companies whose products are linked to states accused of genocide, including Israel. Any defence companies seeking support from the Scottish Government must prove that they are not supplying the Israeli military. Medical support for children, Scotland will provide treatment for up to 20 injured children from Gaza, who will arrive with their families to Scotland from mid-September.
Support for students, working with universities to ensure Gazan students can attend Scottish universities if offered a place.
Justice and accountability, exploring how Scotland’s legal community, universities, and civil society can contribute to preserving evidence for international criminal cases.
