Palestinian flag raised over Glasgow in support of people of Gaza

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STV News 8 August 2014 09:01 BST

Palestinian flag raised over Glasgow in support of people of Gaza


Paul Morron, president of the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, said: "I think this is gesture politics.

"I think it will not alleviate the suffering of one person in the Middle East conflict and I don't think it will bring peace closer by a single minute."

Mr Morron said the move instead has the potential to cause division in Scotland, with most people interpreting the flying of a Palestinian flag as a political statement.

There was support for Glasgow from the group Scottish Jews for a Just Peace.

In a statement on behalf of the group, Marion Hersh said: "We are particularly distressed by the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, leading to the deaths of nearly two thousand Palestinians.

"We support Glasgow City Council in flying the Palestinian flag and consider it a welcome gesture of solidarity and support."


http://news.stv.tv/west-central/285552-palestinian-flag-raised-over-glasgow-city-chambers/

[BillZBubb]

1. A great gesture. I hope more areas emulate it.