Hundreds march in solidarity with Palestinians amidst Gaza crisis

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Demand Ceasefire in Glasgow
Hundreds march in solidarity with Palestinians amidst Gaza crisis
Human Rights

Hundreds of demonstrators convened in George Square, Glasgow, rallying in support of Palestinians and urging an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Organised by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and various pro-Palestinian groups, chants of “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” echoed as keynote speakers voiced their concerns over the escalating crisis.

SNP MP Alison Thewliss passionately addressed the crowd, stating the ongoing violence does not represent the people of Glasgow. “I have never received as many emails as I have over these past two weeks,” she said, highlighting Glasgow’s demand for a ceasefire and condemning civilian casualties. Thewliss criticised Britain’s abstention from a recent UN resolution on civilian protection, declaring, “Not in our name, Glasgow. Not in our name.”

Ivan McKee, SNP MSP for Glasgow Provan, also spoke, decrying the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “No food, no water, no medicine, no electricity… absolutely shocking, unacceptable,” he said, urging citizens to pressure politicians to take a stand.

The demonstration in Glasgow was part of broader protests across Scotland, with simultaneous gatherings in Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Greenock, Forres, and Stirling. Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf, whose in-laws are trapped in Gaza, expressed solidarity, tweeting support for global peace demonstrations, hoping “humanity prevails.”

Protesters marched through Glasgow city centre, waving Palestinian flags and carrying banners, with police ensuring order as traffic was momentarily disrupted. Demonstrations also took place in London and other parts of the UK.