First Minister Humza Yousaf has sought to consolation the household of a Scot who died within the Hamas assaults on Israel on Saturday.
Mr Yousaf attended a service of solidarity at Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue in East Renfrewshire on Thursday, which was attended by Bernard Cowan’s mom.
Footage present Mr Yousaf and Mr Cowan’s mom embracing through the service.
Talking to the greater than 500-strong crowd, the First Minister mentioned: “Your grief is my grief.”
In line with the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, Mr Yousaf – whose in-laws are presently in Gaza – mentioned: “I stand in solidarity with Scotland’s Jewish neighborhood, who’ve misplaced members of their neighborhood within the mindless and horrific assaults we witnessed final Saturday in southern Israel.
“I need to ship my condolences to the victims and the households of all these affected by this determined state of affairs.
“At a time of nice sorrow and disappointment, I need you to be in little question in any respect that I, and the Authorities I lead, stand with you and with all communities who’re mourning the lack of harmless life.”
Representatives from throughout Scotland’s Jewish neighborhood led prayers and spoke on the service, which was attended by different parliamentarians in addition to civic leaders.
East Renfrewshire SNP MP Kirsten Oswald mentioned: “Our native space and our complete nation is enriched in so many and diverse methods due to our Jewish communities.
“However that very same neighborhood is now in shock.
“Hurting and heartsore, and frightened about household in Israel, about mates, and about what comes subsequent as harmless lives are misplaced to the terrible terror and violence.
“We’re with you, we share in your fear and your sorrow, and we’re right here to help you.”