The SNP has said that both swift condemnation and ‘real
consequences' must be enforced on the Israeli Government for
their overnight bombardment of Gaza – breaching the fragile
ceasefire which has been in place.
It has been reported that at least 330 people have been killed by
Israeli air strikes on Gaza overnight. It comes as the Israeli
Government has also chosen to cut off electricity and essential
aid from the population of the Gaza strip.
The SNP has consistently called for an end to arms sales to the
Netanyahu government as they continue to engage in the collective
punishment of the Palestinian people.
SNP Middle East spokesperson MP said,
“In the past week the Israeli Government has broken international
law and they have now chosen to breach an already fragile
ceasefire – dropping bombs on a civilian population in the ruins
of Gaza.
“It is clearer by the day that condemnation isn't enough - the
Israeli government will only listen if they face real
consequences from the international community for breaking this
ceasefire and breaking international law.
"Because ultimately this is what impunity looks like - the
international community's consistent failure to act allows the
Israeli Government the freedom to bomb without consequence and
sanction.
“The people of Gaza are desperately struggling to rebuild their
lives in the rubble that has been left to them – they are once
again being asked to live with the threat of more bombs raining
down on them whenever the Netanyahu government decides.
“The broader context of this is also crucial. As the
international community attempts to reach a truce in Ukraine – it
is essential that a clear message is sent that those who choose
to breach ceasefires will face consequences.
“The SNP has been absolutely clear throughout this conflict - we
must see an end to the brutality against Gaza's people, the
release of all remaining hostages, a sustained ceasefire and a
pathway to a two-state solution that begins with the recognition
of the state of Palestine.”
