Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has finally made contact with his family in Gaza after a communication blackout left them without contact for over two days. His in-laws, Elizabeth El-Nakla and her husband Maged, were trapped in Gaza after traveling there to visit a sick relative just before the conflict escalated.
Yousaf expressed deep concern over the situation, especially as his family had run out of clean drinking water. He reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire and stressed the urgent need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza promptly.
The First Minister has been actively urging UK political leaders to support efforts to halt the violence and address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense, he emphasized the need for swift action to prevent a "staggering humanitarian disaster" in the region.
Demonstrations for peace have taken place in various UK cities, reflecting the international community's concern about the situation. Efforts for peace and humanitarian relief continue amid ongoing tensions.