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 Brendan O’Hara 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.”
