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Alyn Smith MEP has today hailed a vote in the European Parliament endorsing the findings and recommendations of the Goldstone Report into human rights violations committed by Israeli forces during Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip last year.

The Scottish Government will provide emergency funding for much needed humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

The SNP have confirmed that all seven of its MPs, including Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, are backing a cross-party parliamentary motion urging the BBC to broadcast the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal for Gaza.

SNP MSP Sandra White has expressed her outrage at a decision by the BBC not to show a Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for Gaza out of concerns it could compromise its impartiality.

Alyn Smith has today hailed a near unanimous vote of the European Parliament calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and describing the Israeli blockade of Gaza as a "collective punishment" of the Palestinian people.

SNP MSP Sandra White has welcomed an announcement by Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, that the Scottish Government is willing to offer financial and medical aid to NGOs working in Gaza.

The Scottish Government has said it stands ready to help the humanitarian effort in Gaza, adding its voice to calls for a ceasefire.

Alyn Smith has added his weight to calls for an emergency debate in Strasbourg to debate the ongoing humanitarian disaster in the Gaza strip and called for the immediate suspension of all EU-Israel agreements pending a durable ceasefire.

Nicola Sturgeon, SNP Depute leader and Deputy First Minister has added her voice to calls for an immediate ceasefire and a deescalation of military action in Gaza.