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Humza Yousaf's family running out of water in Gaza

Humza Yousaf's family are running out of water as they shelter from Israeli bombardment in Gaza, the first minister has said.

23 October 2023 · 21:57 UTC

The family of Humza Yousaf, Scotland's first minister, who are running out of water while sheltering in Gaza due to Israeli bombardment. Humza Yousaf's parents-in-law have been trapped in Gaza for two weeks following attacks by Hamas in Israel.

The situation has been described as "torture" for his relatives, who are from Dundee. Mr. Yousaf has called on the UK government to demand safe passage for civilians from Gaza, and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is working to open the Rafah crossing into Egypt to help British nationals leave the area. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has been exacerbated by ongoing hostilities, with thousands of Palestinians killed and aid shortages.