UK ceasefire debate turns farcical amid condemnation of Israel war on Gaza

Scottish political leaders have condemned Israel for “ruthlessly exploiting” the principle of self-defence to “legitimise the slaughter of innocent civilians” in Gaza, as a UK parliamentary ceasefire debate descended into chaotic scenes on Wednesday.

The Scottish National Party (SNP), one of the opposition parties in the UK parliament, put forward a motion, which included condemnation of Israel for its "collective punishment" of the Palestinian people. 

But the debate and potential vote on whether Britain should join international demands for a truce unravelled, as procedural wrangling and a bitter split between opposition parties saw many lawmakers walk out in protest.

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