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John Swinney heckled at vigil for victims of 7 October Hamas attacks

John Swinney faced heckling at a vigil organized by pro-Israel groups, reflecting tensions over his previous comments on Israel's military response described as 'genocide'.

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Members of the crowd shouted "shame on you" as Swinney spoke about the 2023 attacks at an event outside Holyrood.

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John Swinney heckled at vigil for victims of 7 October Hamas attacks

Members of the crowd shouted "shame on you" as Swinney spoke about the 2023 attacks at an event outside Holyrood.

·United Kingdom
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John Swinney defends Palestine stance after First Minister heckled at vigil for Hamas hostages

The First Minister was booed by some in the crowd while he addressed the vigil outside the Scottish Parliament.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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