LONDONFormer Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf on Saturday strongly condemned the UK government’s response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, accusing it of “double standards and hypocrisy” in its handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Speaking to Anadolu, Yousaf stressed the decades of suffering endured by Palestinians, calling it a significant failure of the international community, including the British government.
“For me, the injustices faced by the Palestinian people over many decades are among the greatest failures of the global community, including the UK,” he said.
Yousaf also criticized UK Labour leader Keir Starmer’s inconsistent stance on the crisis, pointing to his selective condemnation of Iran’s involvement while failing to address Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
The former first minister’s personal connection to the crisis was also highlighted, as several of his family members remain trapped in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
Yousaf, known for his strong advocacy for human rights, is part of growing calls from global leaders and activists for an immediate cease-fire and urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza, as the situation continues to escalate into what many fear could be a prolonged conflict.
Flouting a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, Israel has continued its relentless offensive on the Gaza Strip following an attack by the Palestinian group Hamas last October.
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