University of Glasgow rector cleared of misconduct by medical watchdog over alleged antisemitism

Palestine activist and doctor Ghassan Abu-Sitta also cleared over alleged support for Hamas in case brought by GMC

The rector of the University of Glasgow has been cleared of misconduct by a medical watchdog over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas.

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, a plastic surgeon and prominent Palestinian activist, appeared via video link on Friday before a fitness to practise panel of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service in Manchester, where a case of misconduct against him was rejected.