Scottish First Minister Calls for Middle East Ceasefire and Two-State Solution

John Swinney condemns Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations and urges diplomatic efforts to end the humanitarian crisis.

John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, has reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a two-state solution.
Swinney condemned the October 7 attacks by Hamas as 'heinous' and stressed the importance of international recognition of a Palestinian sovereign state.
He described the ongoing humanitarian disaster in the region, with tens of thousands of civilians killed and millions facing starvation.
The First Minister labeled Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations and criticized Iran and its allies as destabilizing forces.
Swinney urged world leaders to focus on diplomatic efforts and halt arms sales to prevent further civilian casualties.