The outspoken backbench MSP has been urged by a minister to 'educate himself' about the Gaza conflict.
An SNP MSP who was suspended from the party's Holyrood group over comments about Israel has said he "completely" stands by his remarks.
“When we look at other examples of genocide, historically, it's nothing like what's happening in Gaza.He added: “I would like to see Scotland, the UK, acting more as a peacemaker, rather than cheering on either side.” He added: “The SNP exists and is united for Scottish independence, and my hope is that we can focus on that.”Mr McKee said the party was right to remove the whip from Mr Mason over his comment.
Mr McKee said Mr Robertson's meeting was held to “hold the Israeli government to account and to make clear long standing and continuing opposition to their behaviour”.
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