The SNP's unity in its support for Palestine is in danger of cracking after an MSP broke ranks and accused the International Criminal Court (ICC) of being "biased against Israel". The Nats have made Israel's war on Hamas a key issue in recent months, leaning heavily on it during PMQs at Westminster. In an email sent last week, it has emerged the Glasgow Shettleston MSP said the ICC was "not neutral". Mr Mason went on to blame Iran for "the current Middle East crisis", while rejecting calls to end sporting links with Israel. An SNP spokesperson said: "The SNP is clear that the International Criminal Court is scrupulously independent and fair.

Source: Express May 27, 2024 23:12 UTC