IT IS “not clear” how many Scottish residents are currently in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the External Affairs Secretary has…
IT IS “not clear” how many Scottish residents are currently in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the External Affairs Secretary has said.
He added: “What assessment can be made about their welfare just now and what more can be done to get a better understanding of the situation facing UK nationals from Scotland in the nation?” “I think the UK Government has an idea about the total number of UK passport holders in Gaza but because we don’t record residency as a matter of course, I think that’s the reason why there’s not a definitive answer to that question.”
“Since yesterday there are the beginnings of lists being posted highlighting what nationals are able to leave on a day to day basis, so I have no doubt that the head of FCDO teams on the ground will be involved in the process of trying to inform people about how and when they are able to depart.
But UK citizens trying to leave have been turned back, while the UK continues intensive diplomatic efforts to ensure they can make the journey from the war-torn territory to the safety of Egypt.
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