Scotland’s First Minister Urges UK Government to Push Israel for Ceasefire

Humza Yousaf, whose parents-in-law are in Gaza on a visit, has called for a safe passage of civilians through the Rafah border.

Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt during an Israeli airstrike on Oct. 10, 2023. Photo by Said Khatib/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has urged the UK government to speak with Israel’s leadership and ensure an immediate ceasefire.

Mr. Yousaf, whose parents-in-law are in Gaza on a visit, asked Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to call for a safe passage of civilians through the Rafah border.