Here in scotland. So challenges plenty. 0pportunities plenty as well. And thats why, probably, because of that success, the last two polls that have come out, of course, have shown the snp in lead position come a general election, whenever that may be. What about, if i may, the shadow and the uncertainty that comes with, i have to say, an Extensive Police investigation into quote Potential Embezzlement And Fraud at the heart of the snp. Its an investigation which has, of course, involved your predecessor, nicola sturgeon, and her husband, peter murrell, who was the former Chief Executive of the snp. Theyve been arrested, theyve been released. The police havent charged them, theyve denied any wrongdoing. But would you at least accept this is a massive cloud now hanging over your party . Ive never denied that the Police Investigation will clearly have issues, have challenges, present us with challenges, and voters will undoubtedly be concerned about the Police Investigation thats ongoing
Between israeli troops and fighters from palestinian groups. Sunday marked six months since hamas attacked israel, killing about 1,200 people and taking more than 250 others hostages. Israels Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, vowed to Crush And Destroy Hamas so that it no longer posed any threat, launching a mission to bring all hostages home. In the war that has followed, gazas Hamas Run Health Ministry says at least 33,000 people have been killed. On sunday, Tens Of Thousands of protesters in israel took to the streets, calling for the Israeli Government to strike a deal to bring home hostages and for mr netanyahu to resign. 0ur International Editor jeremy bowen has been reflecting on six months of the war, and sent us this special report. 0ver six months, gaza has been ravaged by war, disease, death and now imminent famine caused by israels siege. The un calls it a betrayal of humanity. Kibbutz nir oz, right on israels border with gaza, feels like a time capsule stuck in the horro