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Humza Yousaf was speaking at an Edinburgh Fringe event

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Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump holds the Bible (Picture: Morry Gash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

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British hostage in Gaza Emily Damari. Picture: Family handout/PA Wire

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Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, on the central Gaza Strip. Picture: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana

Gaza ceasefire comes into force after three-hour delay

Destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2025

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David Anderson and the CT scan of Razan

Scots nurse saves Palestinian toddler with bullet lodged in neck

An image taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip shows a smoke plume rising from explosions above destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip. Picture: Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images

Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza Strip ceasefire in major breakthrough

Russian military vehicles drive on Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow In May this year. The May 9 event celebrated the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II (Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images)

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Campaign to stop arms sales in Israel over the summer

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People climb on the debris of an Iranian missile intercepted by Israel, near Arad, southern Israel, on 2 October

Why war between Israel and Iran now looks more likely than ever Paul Wilson

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops has increased the chance of an end to the fighting (Picture: Emmanuel Dunand)

Killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar represents real chance for peace Scotsman comment

John Mason MSP

Veteran SNP MSP expelled from party over Israel-Gaza comments

Palestinian children amid the rubble of a mosque-turned-shelter in Deir al-Balah on the central Gaza Strip. Picture: Moiz Salhi/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

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Bernard Cohen, left, with his brother Colin Cowan

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Science Secretary Peter Kyle

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Former first minister Humza Yousaf and wife Councillor Nadia El-Nakla.

Swinney rejects calls to probe Humza Yousaf over Gaza family help

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Picture: Leon Neal/PA Wire

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John Mason MSP. Image: Press Association.

John Mason refuses to apologise for 'deeply offensive' Gaza comments

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Palestinians inspect the damage at a tent area in the courtyard of Al Aqsa Martyrs hospital, hit by an Israeli bombardment on Deir al-Balah. Picture: AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana

18 dead in Israeli air strikes on Gaza after two killed in Tel Aviv stabbing

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Israeli soldiers are seen near the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel, on Tuesday. Photo: AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayo

Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah Crossing with Egypt

An Israeli Defense Forces tank drives away from the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel. Picture: AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov

Starmer warns Israel Rafah offensive 'must not go ahead'

An Al Jazeera English correspondent reports live from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. Israel's Prime Minister said his government has decided to shut down the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera, with which his administration has had a long-running feud. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

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Palestinian Orthodox Christians attend the Easter mass at the church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant Hamas movement. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Hamas militants attack main crossing point for delivering aid to Gaza

Palestinian youths search the rubble of a building hit in overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

Palestinian president expects ground assault on Rafah to start ‘in coming days’

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who has arrived in Israel today.

David Cameron arrives in Israel for talks over Iran with Benjamin Netanyahu

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Lord Cameron has warned against escalation

David Cameron urges Israel against escalation amid fresh calls for calm

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Keir Starmer with Labour candidate Wilma Brown during a visit to Kirkcaldy High Street. Picture: Robert Perry/Getty Images

Scottish Labour candidate suspended after 'racist' tweet accusations

Deacon Blue. Picture: Cameron Brisbane

Deacon Blue to perform at fundraising gig for Gaza medical aid charity

Downing Street insists Government ‘united’ over Gaza conflict response

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in Rafah, Gaza. Despite warnings from US President Biden, Israeli forces have targeted the city of Rafah which is currently home to an estimated million Palestinian refugees.

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West's support for Israeli government now risks collapse of its moral authority Joyce McMillan

Boys sit amongst the rubble of a house in Rafah, Gaza, following Israeli air strikes this week.

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An immediate ceasefire in Gaza is required to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe Scotsman comment

Palestinians carry away a covered body as people gather to inspect the damage at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital after the Israeli military withdrew from the complex housing the hospital after a two week siege.

Protests continue against Benjamin Netanyahu as military leaves Gaza hospital
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is recovering from hernia surgery

Pro-Palestinian activists and supporters wave flags and carry placards on a march through London on Saturday. Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP

Gove expected to set out new definition in wake of latest pro-Palestinian march

Smoke billows amid destroyed buildings in Gaza in this picture taken from a position in southern Israel this week.

UNRWA, the largest Gaza aid agency 'hanging in the balance' after funding cuts

People walk past portraits of people taken captive or killed by Hamas militants during the October 7 attacks, during a visit at the site where the Supernova music festival took place near Kibbutz Reim in southern Israel.

United Nations finds evidence of sexual violence during October 7 Israel attacks

George Galloway speaks to TV after his win at the Rochdale by-election, pictured at Rochdale Leisure Centre, March 1 2024.

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People find their way through a rubble-covered alley, following overnight Israeli bombardment in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, amid continuing battles between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Photo: SAID KHATIB/AFP via Getty Images

Netanyahu says ceasefire deal would only 'delay somewhat' offensive in Rafah

Flynn could have emerged as the unlikely statesman if he'd sought common ground Brian Wilson

SNP MSP John Mason. Picture: PA

SNP MSP told to apologise for 'appalling antisemitic' comment in Holyrood debate

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Picture: Dan Kitwood/PA Wire

Sir Keir Starmer could face Labour rebellion over ceasefire vote

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer

Labour calls for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza

Nearly 1.5 million displaced Palestinians are trapped in Rafah - more than half of Gaza's population.

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Palestinians inspect the damage in the rubble of a building where two hostages were reportedly held before being rescued during an operation by Israeli security forces in Rafah, on the southern Gaza Strip. Picture: Said Khatib/AFP via Getty Images

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Palestinian children take pictures next to the rubble of damaged buildings following Israeli bombardment in Rafah, on the southern Gaza Strip.

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