What's happened
Scottish Labour backs full ceasefire, putting them at odds with party leader
Why it matters
The division within the Labour party over the Israel-Gaza conflict is significant as it highlights differing opinions on how to approach the situation, both within the party and in the wider political landscape.
What the papers say
The Times reports on Scottish Labour's support for a full ceasefire, putting them at odds with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer. BBC News provides details on the SNP motion and the Labour amendment, highlighting the differing approaches to the ceasefire. politics.co.uk discusses the visit of shadow foreign secretary David Lammy to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as the rebellion within the Labour party over the ceasefire vote.
How we got here
The conflict between Israel and Gaza has led to divisions within the Labour party, with Scottish Labour supporting a full ceasefire while UK Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for humanitarian pauses.
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