Scotland’s First Minister is prepared to receive Gaza refugees.

OAN’s Abril Elfi
5:57 PM – Wednesday, ​October 18, 2023

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf ‍has‌ announced that the​ country is⁤ opening its doors to refugees from Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Yousaf made⁤ the announcement on Wednesday,‌ expressing Scotland’s readiness⁤ to provide asylum to those displaced by the conflict in Gaza.

In a tweet, he ​emphasized Scotland’s willingness to be a sanctuary for those in​ need, stating, “Scotland is willing to be ⁤a place of sanctuary and​ be the first country to take those refugees.”

“The people of Gaza are a proud people.⁢ Many don’t want‌ to leave, ⁣and shouldn’t have to. But for those displaced, who want to leave, there should be a worldwide refugee scheme. Scotland is willing⁤ to be‍ a ‌place of sanctuary‍ and be‍ the first⁤ country to take those refugees,” he said.

Yousaf ⁢also called on countries in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, ​the United Kingdom, and the U.S. to welcome⁤ refugees from Gaza.

“Let’s say that Scotland will be a place of sanctuary ⁢for them as we have shown kindness and compassion for others. Let us⁢ show it once again and this time for the people of ‌Gaza,” Yousaf said. “And Scotland is willing to be ‌the first country in ⁤the U.K. to take those refugees.”

In a ​video message, Yousaf mentioned that Scotland’s hospitals are prepared to provide care for those injured in the war ⁣in Gaza.

He also ⁢urged ‍the⁢ U.K.⁣ government to initiate ‌the creation⁣ of a refugee resettlement scheme for‌ those in⁢ Gaza who wish to leave.

Yousaf ⁢revealed that⁢ he has relatives stranded in Gaza and expressed Scotland’s willingness to welcome Palestinian refugees.

While acknowledging Israel’s right to self-defense, Yousaf⁤ criticized the ‍infliction of collective punishment in Gaza, which is‍ deemed illegal under international law.

Recently, several Democrat legislators have urged President ⁤Biden to ⁢advocate for ⁢the‌ protection of innocent Gaza residents following a devastating explosion in ‍a⁣ Gaza hospital that⁣ claimed hundreds of lives.

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