Brother of Israeli Victim Calls Out SNP

Colin Cowan, brother of Bernard Cowan, who was killed by Hamas, has criticized the SNP for perceived hypocrisy and inadequate responses to antisemitism in Scotland. Following his brother's murder, Cowan accused the party of using a meeting with his mother as a 'photo opportunity' and labeled it 'Jew-washing'. He highlighted a backlash against SNP's Angus Robertson for meeting with an Israeli diplomat, contrasting it with the lack of similar outrage over Yousaf's meeting with Turkish President Erdogan, despite Turkey's human rights issues. Cowan stated that many Scottish Jews are considering emigration due to fears for their safety amid rising antisemitism. The SNP has acknowledged criticism and pledged to halt meetings with Israeli diplomats until significant progress is made towards peace and accountability for alleged war crimes. The political landscape remains tense as internal party dynamics and public sentiment around Israel and Palestine evolve.