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John Swinney Heckled at Vigil Over Palestinian State Recognition
10/6/2025
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- John Swinney faced heckling at a vigil outside the Scottish Parliament marking two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks, while defending recognizing a Palestinian state.
- Attendees shouted "shame on you" and "bring them home" as Swinney reiterated support for a two-state solution.
- Critics argue recognizing Palestine legitimizes Hamas and could heighten antisemitism, underscoring public divisions over the conflict.
