When Scottish Minister Humza Yousaf invites Gaza refugees to Scotland, he receives criticism

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has offered to accept Gazan refugees and treat injured civilians in Scottish hospitals in exchange for the UK government establishing a program to assist Palestinians escaping the conflict. He said that his brother-in-law, a physician in Gaza, had seen horrific and bloody images.

When we can get him on the phone, he describes scenes of devastation. The most difficult choice of all must be made by physicians and nurses when hospitals run short of medical supplies. Who should be treated and who should be let to die. We can’t let this to go on,” Yousaf remarked.

He exhorted the UK government to take action and declared that Scotland would back it.

The world has to commit to a worldwide refugee program for Gaza, according to the First Minister, whose wife, Nadia’s parents are stranded there. This will assist the one million Palestinians who have been forced to flee.

The life of a Palestinian is equivalent to the life of an Israeli, he said emphatically.

“It is appropriate for the whole world to vehemently denounce Hamas’s acts and demand the immediate release of the Israeli captives.

But collective punishment of any kind, like what we witness in Gaza, can never be acceptable.

He continued by saying that “2.2 million innocent people cannot pay the price for Hamas’ actions.”

“Immediately begin work on the creation of a refugee resettlement scheme for those in Gaza who want to and are able to leave,” he urged the UK government.

And when they do, Scotland is ready to be the first nation in the UK to provide protection and refuge to those who were affected by these dreadful crimes.

He said on X (formerly Twitter), “Let me be clear, Scotland is ready to play her part and our hospitals will treat the injured men, women and children of Gaza where we can.”

Too many innocent men, women, and children are suffering, according to the First Minister.

Yousaf’s council tax announcement was met with cheers at the conference, although his speech on Tuesday did not bring as many attendees as the discussion on the independence plan on Sunday or as many people as Nicola Sturgeon’s visit on Monday.

Some internet users are unhappy with the decision and are against allowing the migrants to enter.