Scottish Government halts cash from arms companies supplying Israel, flies Palestinian flag The Palestinian flag has been flown outside Scottish Government buildings as the First Minister announced funding to arms companies that sell weapons to Israel had been paused. John Swinney announced a range of actions the Scottish Government is to take in response to the “unacceptable” situation in Gaza. This included announcing a removal of support by Scottish Government officials and bodies from facilitating trade with Israel. The Scottish First Minister also announced a pause in new awards to arms companies whose...