Scottish First Minister John Swinney has described the ongoing crisis in Gaza as a “genocide” after a Fringe show he appeared at was repeatedly disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Police were called to the Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh after the First Minister was interrupted seven times by six different groups of protesters during a conversation with comedian Susan Morrison.

The protesters urged the First Minister to describe the crisis as a genocide and stop state funding for arms companies.

Speaking to journalists after the event, the First Minister said: “It’s quite clear that there is a genocide in Palestine – it can’t be disputed.

“I have seen reports of terrible atrocities which have the character of being genocide.

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“I’ve expressed that and obviously it’s not re

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