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Swinney Pauses Cash for Arms Companies Supplying Israel

The Scottish Government has announced a halt to all new funding for arms manufacturers that supply Israel, citing credible indications of genocide, with John Swinney making the declaration during a parliamentary address.
This decision responds to the International Court of Justice’s prima facie finding of genocide in Gaza and reflects Scotland’s legal obligations to act.
The pause covers the Scottish Government, the Scottish National Investment Bank, and enterprise agencies, requiring companies to prove weapons are not supplied to Israel, while honoring existing apprenticeship funding.
Swinney announced that twenty injured children will receive medical care in Scotland, and £400,000 has been allocated to establish a quickly deployable hospital in Gaza. He also called on the UK Government to pull out of the free trade agreement with Israel.
The move signals Scotland’s commitment to legal and moral responsibilities amid calls for comprehensive sanctions, while urging the UK Government to halt all arms sales to Israel.

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