Scotland’s Humza Yousaf: Gaza, western hypocrisy, & UK’s ‘farcical’ ceasefire vote | Real Talk

‘We couldn’t even protect children.’

In an exclusive interview with Real Talk, Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf sat down for a conversation on the situation in Gaza.

Yousaf also criticised Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s responses to the war on Gaza, and the ‘farcical’ ceasefire vote that recently took place in the UK parliament. He also called on the UK government to end its arms sales to Israel.

#RealTalk is a Middle East Eye interview hosted by Mohamed Hashem that delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Scotland's first Muslim leader
02:41 In-laws return from Gaza
08:44 Balancing political and personal
10:24 One of first to call for Gaza ceasefire
12:47 Wording of Labour motion
13:53 Rishi Sunak's ceasefire stance
14:51 'UK should stop arming Israel'
18:54 'Farcical' ceasefire vote
20:18 Keir Starmer's Gaza stance
23:20 Using Gaza to play politics?
24:00 Rafah: 'The clock is ticking down'
24:54 Western hypocrisy?
27:17 Message to UK public?
28:52 Yousaf's message to Gaza

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