The mother-in-law of Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, Elizabeth El-Nakla, has released an emotional video plea for help from Gaza. El-Nakla, who was visiting relatives with her husband, became trapped in the region after Hamas militants unexpectedly attacked Israel last weekend. The couple has been unable to leave Gaza since then.
El-Nakla’s video plea comes during a surge of violence between Israel and Palestine that originated in East Jerusalem. The escalation has been called the worst violence in years between the two states, with Israeli airstrikes killing more than 200 Palestinians, including children, and injuring hundreds more. In response, Hamas has launched rockets, triggering counter-strikes from Israel. The situation has left thousands of people displaced and seeking refuge.
El-Nakla says in the video that she fears for her and her husband’s safety as they are trapped in Gaza without access to water and electricity. In the plea, she asks for the international community’s help to evacuate them from the area. She also says that they are not taking sides and are praying for everyone affected by the conflict.
Yousaf, who is also a cabinet secretary for justice in the Scottish government, has confirmed that his mother-in-law and father-in-law are safe and in contact with the British Embassy in Tel Aviv. He called for an end to the violence and for both sides to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The United Nations has also called for a ceasefire, citing concerns of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The situation has inspired protests against Israel’s policies in several cities and has received global attention
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