Cole-Hamilton calls for steps to tackle Gaza genocide

Following the UN's independent commission of inquiry finding that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

"The UN commission is clear that what is happening in Gaza is a genocide and I agree.

“The whole world needs to turn up the pressure on Israel to bring its offensive to a halt.

"Netanyahu's strikes on Doha show that he is less interested in securing the release of the hostages than he is in continuing to fuel regional destabilisation.  

“The only country with real leverage is the United States. The Prime Minister must use this state visit to press Donald Trump to finally take action to end the assault on Gaza City, stop the aid blockade and secure the release of the hostages still held by Hamas.

“The Trump administration should also reverse their reckless decision to block Palestinian officials from attending the UN General Assembly, meaning Palestinians are shut out of the very place meant to deliver peace.”