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John Swinney: ““As we remember all those who lost their lives on October 7 and in the conflict since, we do so in equal condemnation of…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2026
“As we remember all those who lost their lives on October 7 and in the conflict since, we do so in equal condemnation of terror and violence, and in the belief that compassion must prevail over hatred, unity over division and peace over violence.”
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party

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Call for compassion and unity in response to violence.

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