FAMOUS Scots Brian Cox, Annie Lennox and Frankie Boyle are among high-profile figures to have signed the open letter ...
SCOTTISH stars Brian Cox, Annie Lennox and Frankie Boyle are among high-profile figures calling on the UK Government to stop arming Israel immediately.
Israel’s military forces have carried out continuous airstrikes and intense ground offensives since the October 7 attacks, killing over 32,000 Palestinians and forcing over 1.9 million people from their homes. The total value of arms exports to Israel could be higher, however, given the UK Government doesn’t publish data on open licenses.
The letter also highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as most of Gaza’s hospitals have been forced to shut down and Israel restricts the entry of aid convoys. “An immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire is vital to stop the death and destruction. Ending arms sales is a crucial step towards this. A ceasefire is the only meaningful way to deliver aid, and the safest way to get hostages out. Then the hard work of building lasting peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis can start.”
"An immediate, permanent ceasefire is desperately needed to end the bloodshed and get enough aid to those who need it."We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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