Scottish leader announces end to public funding for companies arming Israel – Middle East Monitor

Scotland will halt providing public funds to firms arming Israel, the first minister announced on Wednesday, urging the UK government to withdraw from the proposed UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement, negotiations on which were suspended by London in May, Anadolu reports.

Speaking to members of Scottish parliament (MSPs) in Holyrood, John Swinney said they will stop providing public money to companies arming Israel.

“We will pause new awards of public money to arms…