Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf posted a video message on X (formerly Twitter), saying that the U.K. is willing to take Gaza refugees in, following Israel’s bombardment of Palestine.
“So, many of them don’t want to leave and neither they should have to leave but for the million that have been displaced just in this current conflict, for those that want to leave, there should be a worldwide refugee scheme,
“Because of the numbers, the world should be involved.”
Yousaf also urged other countries to open their borders to refugees from Gaza.
The people of Gaza are a proud people.
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) October 18, 2023
Many don't want to leave, and shouldn't have to.
But for those displaced, who want to leave, there should be a worldwide refugee scheme.
Scotland is willing to be a place of sanctuary and be the first country to take those refugees. pic.twitter.com/5RbZpJsGHX
“Let’s say that Scotland will be a place of sanctuary for them as we have shown that kindness and compassion for others. Let us show it once again and this time for the people of Gaza,” Yousaf said, adding that Scotland is willing to lead the way for the rest of the U.K.
“And Scotland is willing to be the first country in the U.K. to take those refugees,” he said.
In another video, the First Minister stated that Scotland’s hospitals will care for the Gazans injured in the escalation and requested the U.K. government to “begin work on the creation of a refugee resettlement scheme for those in Gaza who want to, and of course are able to, leave.”
In the past, people in Scotland and across the UK have opened our hearts and our homes.
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) October 17, 2023
Scotland is ready to play her part.
To be the first country in the UK to offer safety and sanctuary to the people of Gaza.
To treat the injured men, women and children, where we can. pic.twitter.com/VMvszfZD4U
