Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has strongly condemned the UK government’s response to the Gaza crisis, citing double standards and hypocrisy in its handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yousaf highlighted the decades of Palestinian suffering as a failure of the global community, including the British government. He criticized both Conservative and Labour governments for neglecting the Palestinian people, leading to widespread protests.
Yousaf also called out UK Labour leader Keir Starmer for inconsistency in his approach to the crisis, pointing to selective condemnation of Iran but not addressing Israel’s actions in Lebanon. The former first minister’s personal connection to the crisis was emphasized, with family members trapped in Gaza amid airstrikes.
Known for advocating human rights, Yousaf has joined global calls for a cease-fire and urgent humanitarian aid in Gaza. Despite a UN resolution for a cease-fire, Israel’s offensive has continued, resulting in casualties and displacement of the population. The situation remains dire, with shortages of essential supplies and a looming genocide case at the International Court of Justice for Israel’s actions in Gaza.