The parents of a young mum who was murdered by her boyfriend are supporting a new Sunday Mail campaign to stop domestic abusers being granted bail to their partner’s home.
MSPs back Gaza ceasefire calls as Humza Yousaf warns of cruelty facing patients
21.11.2023 - 20:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
MSPs have backed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as Scotland’s First Minister described the “cruelty” facing patients in hospitals in the region.
Humza Yousaf led a debate on Tuesday, November 21, and condemned the “abhorrent terrorist attacks” by Hamas while urging the Scottish Parliament to take a stand against collective punishment on Palestinians. Mr Yousaf opened the debate by remembering the fear experienced by his own mother-in-law Elizabeth El-Nakla after the conflict erupted following the October 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas militants.
While Mrs El-Nakla and her husband Maged, the parents of Mr Yousaf’s wife Nadia, managed to escape and return to Dundee, their family remains in Gaza, their son Mohammed, a doctor, and his poorly grandmother, 92. Mr Yousaf told MSPs doctors in Gaza were having to take risks in order to treat their patients as vital supplies ran out.
He said: “This Government is unequivocal in its condemnation of the Israeli government cutting off water, food, fuel and supplies to the entire population of Gaza. Collective punishment can never be justified.
“Doctors, like my own brother-in-law Mohammed, are forced to practice medieval medicine, reportedly amputating limbs, stitching up serious wounds, even performing caesarean sections, without sufficient anaesthetic.
"This is a cruelty that cannot be allowed to continue. This Parliament and the international community must unite in calling for an immediate ceasefire.”
The motion, amended by a Scottish Labour amendment which called for the International Criminal Court to investigate the conflict’s conduct, was passed by 90 votes to 28. However, a Scottish Tory amendment, instead backing an humanitarian pause, fell short by 89 votes to 28.
Scotti
The website celebfans.org is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Popular Celebs
Popular Tags
dailyrecord.co.uk
02.12.2023 / 16:25
Tsunami warning after 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines island
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has struck off the coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.12.2023 / 13:53
Golf It! swings back into action as popular Glasgow venue and driving range open for festive fun this December
Golf It! is back and better than ever - with a new-look range and all new features ready to welcome punters from THIS weekend.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
29.11.2023 / 13:23
Drivers warned they face fine and three points if they break rule during freezing weather
Drivers could be slapped with a fine and three points on their licence if they break a rule while de-icing their car windows this week.
justjared.com
28.11.2023 / 19:11
Cynthia Nixon Begins Hunger Strike, Wants a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza
Sex and the City‘s Cynthia Nixon has started a hunger strike in hopes that President Biden will call for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza strip.
nme.com
22.11.2023 / 16:01
Pulp and Lucy Dacus among thousands of musicians to have signed letter for Gaza ceasefire
Pulp, Lucy Dacus, Sleater-Kinney and more are among the thousands of musicians who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Over 4000 artists have come together to sign a letter under the collective Musicians for Palestine, demanding a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues. At the time of writing, over 14,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.11.2023 / 08:49
Government hails 'crucial step' as temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas agreed
The Foreign Secretary today hailed a 'crucial step' after a temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was agreed.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.11.2023 / 08:15
Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire deal to bring temporary halt to devastating war
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas that would bring a temporary halt to the devastating war that has stretched on for over six weeks.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.11.2023 / 04:45
MSPs to vote declaring housing emergency as Scots street sleeping numbers spiral
MSPs will today be asked to declare a housing emergency in Scotland amid a winter rough sleeping epidemic.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.11.2023 / 14:13
Humza Yousaf calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state to help end violence in region
Humza Yousaf has called on the UK Government to formally recognise Palestinian statehood to help break "successive cycles of violence" in the region.
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.11.2023 / 05:43
MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf motion calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
A majority of MSPs are expected to vote in favour of a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
dailyrecord.co.uk
19.11.2023 / 15:29
Humza Yousaf's doctor brother-in-law tells of 'death and destruction' in Gaza strip
Humza Yousaf has described how his brother-in-law, a hospital doctor in the Gaza strip, has witnessed "death and destruction" in the ongoing war.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.11.2023 / 18:47
Thousands gather in Glasgow to demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza conflict
Thousands of protestors gathered in Glasgow Green before marching through the city centre calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
dailyrecord.co.uk
16.11.2023 / 13:43
Humza Yousaf has 'absolute confidence' in Michael Matheson following row over £11,000 iPad data bill
Humza Yousaf has insisted he has "absolute confidence" in Michael Matheson as the SNP leader faced calls to sack the Health Secretary over an £11,000 data roaming bill.
deadline.com
16.11.2023 / 04:47
Hollywood And Highland Intersection Shut Down By Protest Group Over Gaza Ceasefire
One of Hollywood’s busiest main intersections was shut down during rush hour today by a group advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
dailyrecord.co.uk
16.11.2023 / 00:11
Humza Yousaf ‘beyond angry’ with MPs who refused to back ceasefire in Gaza
Humza Yousaf has said he is "beyond angry" with MPs who refused to back an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
dailyrecord.co.uk
15.11.2023 / 15:10
Scottish Labour will vote for Gaza ceasefire in Holyrood vote next week
Scottish Labour will back a ceasefire next week when MSPs debate the spiralling conflict in the Middle East.
deadline.com
15.11.2023 / 12:23
BBC Apologizes After Reporting That Israeli Troops Targeted Medics During Raid On Gaza Hospital
The BBC has apologized for reporting that Israeli troops targeted medics and Arab speakers during a raid on Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa.
nme.com
14.11.2023 / 23:14
Sam Fender, The Libertines and more sign Gaza ‘Music For A Ceasefire’ letter
Sam Fender, The Libertines, Fontaines D.C. and more are the latest musicians who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues.The Peace and Justice Project, which was founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on November 10 launched its #MusicForACeasefire open letter from artists, musicians and performers “calling for an end to the siege of Gaza.”At the time of writing, roughly 11,423 Palestinians have been killed and at least 1,200 people in Israel since October 7 (per Al Jazeera).
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.11.2023 / 12:27
Jackie Baillie accuses SNP of 'Punch and Judy politics' over Gaza ceasefire vote
Jackie Baillie has claimed the SNP is playing "Punch and Judy politics" over its attempt to force a Commons vote on a ceasefire in Gaza.