A Stop the War march took place in Glasgow with crowds gathered to protest the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The demonstration was to call for the stopping of arm sales to Israel, to end attacks on Gaza and Lebanon and to ensure there is no war with Iran.
The route was moved due to the weather while it’s understood Jeremy Corbyn was due to speak at the event but had to cancel because of travel problems.
The former Labour leader was expected to give a speech in support of those marching but issues with the trains due to Storm Bert meant he was unable to make it to Glasgow.
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Political activist and lawyer Aamer Anwar was able to give his speech to the crowd who had taken part despite the wintry conditions.
Scotland’s largest teacher union EIS also took part in the march with a spokesperson telling the rally: "A new word – scholasticide – has ominously entered our lexicon. Teachers, lecturers, educators, pupils and students are being killed in Gaza by Israeli Defence Forces."
The rally comes after The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stands accused of crimes against humanity.
The Likud leader and former minister of defence Yoav Gallant have both been accused by the ICC of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the ongoing Gaza conflict.
The court requested arrest warrants for the pair in May of this year, as well as three Hamas leaders: Yehya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh.
Mr Haniyeh and Mr Sinwar have both since died. Mr Deif is also believed to be dead, but without confirmation a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
A statement read: "The chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024, the day the Prosecution filed the applications for warrants of arrest.
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