EMERGENCY protests have been organised in Scotland on Thursday after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israel.
The flotilla was sailing to Gaza with the aim of delivering much-needed humanitarian aid.
Around 500 activists from 44 different countries – including Scotland – were taking part, making it the largest humanitarian mission of its kind.
At the time of writing, at least 13 boats have been intercepted by Israel.
There are four Scottish participants onboard the Global Sumud Flotilla:
- Jim Hickey, 52, removals driver (Seulle)
- Sid Khan, 48, Scots Asians for Independence vice chair (Adara)
- Margaret Pancetta, 70, veteran pro-Palestine activist (Omar Al Mokhtar)
- Dr Yvonne Ridley, 67, journalist and founding Alba member (Omar Al Mokhtar)
Sid Khan and Jim Hickey have been detained by Israel, while The National has lost contact with both Margaret Pancetta and Yvonne Ridley.
Glasgow emergency protest for Global Sumud Flotilla
Two emergency protests have now been organised in Glasgow city centre on Thursday.
The first will take place at Nelson Mandela Place at 12pm.
The protest has been organised by Mothers Against Genocide and the Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee.
The second will take place at Buchanan Street Steps at 5.30pm.
Edinburgh emergency protest for Global Sumud Flotilla
Another demonstration will take place in Edinburgh on Thursday, organised by the Edinburgh Gaza Genocide Emergency Committee.
It will take place at the Foot of the Mound at 5.30pm.
Inverness emergency protest for Global Sumud Flotilla
An emergency protest will take place in Inverness on Thursday evening.
It has been organised by Highland Hearts for Palestine.
It will take place at the Town House at 6.30pm.
