Photo: Dave DonaldsonFor this week’s poll, we are asking whether Shetland Islands Council should involve itself in international issues – or stick to local matters. Some of the councillors opposing the motion suggested it was futile for a small council to try to influence international affairs and the debate was a distraction from local matters. Dr Armitage is presenting another motion at Monday’s SIC meeting relating to the Israel and Palestine conflict. The motion calls for the council to notes the UN’s recent findings that Israel has committedgenocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. While many people commented in support others suggested the council should not be involving itself in international matters.