Scottish Government Refuses to Meet with Israeli Officials

The Scottish government has officially stated that it will not hold any further meetings with Israeli officials.

Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, emphasized that, “Going forward, it is clear that, having now spoken direct to the Israeli Government and making them aware of our position on an immediate ceasefire, it would not be appropriate to accept any invitation for a further meeting.” He added, “This will remain our position until such time as real progress has been made towards peace, unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance is provided and Israel cooperates fully with its international obligations on the investigation of genocide and war crimes."

He also stated, “The Scottish government does not support any normalisation of its relations with the Israeli government during this period.”

Furthermore, Robertson reiterated, “The Scottish government will never hold back in expressing support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, an end to UK arms being sent to Israel, and the recognition of a sovereign Palestinian state within a two-state solution.”

* The Jewish Chronicle contributed to this article.