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Swinney Halts Arms Funding Amid Gaza Genocide Concerns

9/3/2025

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Scottish First Minister John Swinney paused public funding for arms companies supplying Israel due to genocide concerns in Gaza.
The Scottish Government will resume funding for munitions to support Ukraine and UK defense.
Swinney urged the UK to recognize Palestine and announced £400,000 for a Gaza hospital.
This decision responds to criticism of the SNP's defense policies and seeks to align with moral obligations.

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Scottish First Minister John Swinney paused public funding for arms companies supplying Israel due to genocide concerns in Gaza.
The Scottish Government will resume funding for munitions to support Ukraine and UK defense.
Swinney urged the UK to recognize Palestine and announced £400,000 for a Gaza hospital.
This decision responds to criticism of the SNP's defense policies and seeks to align with moral obligations.