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The protest in Glasgow(Image: Daily Record)<\/p>\nA flotilla bound for Gaza carrying a 40-strong fleed – including four Scottish nationals – was intercepted on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
20:00, 02 Oct 2025Updated 23:17, 02 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
The protest in Glasgow(Image: Daily Record)<\/p>\n
Pro-Palestine activists have staged a protest at Glasgow Central Station after a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza was intercepted by Israeli <\/a>forces.<\/p>\n The demonstration is understood to have started in the city’s Mandela Place before arriving at the train station on Thursday evening. It comes as a flotilla bound for Gaza carrying a 40-strong fleed – including four Scottish nationals – was intercepted <\/a>on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Protestors were also seen at Edinburgh Waverley Station, where a massive crowd could be seen pushing against the barrier as police and station staff fight to keep the cordon in place.<\/p>\n Jim Hickey, Saddaqat Khan, Margaret Pancetta and Yvonne Ridley, all travelled from Glasgow<\/a> as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is trying to break Israel’s sea blockade to the war-torn region. The mission departed from Spain on August 31 and is made up of over 40 boats with an estimated 500 people onboard.<\/p>\n It’s understood 15 people from the group are UK citizens. The mission was scheduled to arrive in Gaza<\/a> this morning.<\/p>\n Activist Greta Thunberg<\/a> was also amongst those on board.<\/p>\n Global Sumud Flotilla said that the Israeli Navy started “illegally” intercepting their vessels<\/a> last night after they ignored warnings to turn back.<\/p>\n Activists claim they were in international waters at the time about 70 miles off the Gaza <\/a>coast.<\/p>\n It’s understood none of the vessels involved reached their intended destination.<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking during First Minister\u2019s Questions in Holyrood on Thursday, Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer said the Scots – including one of his constituents – had been “kidnapped by the Israeli military<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cThey were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Dozens of ships and hundreds of ordinary people doing what the world\u2019s governments have refused to do, trying to break Israel\u2019s siege <\/a>of Gaza and deliver life-saving food and medical supplies to starving Palestinians.<\/p>\n \u201cTheir boats have been attacked by drones, had chemicals dropped on them, and last night they were attacked by the Israeli navy. Not one boat made it to Gaza<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n First Minister John Swinney said he has already approached the UK Government over the incident<\/a>.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cThis morning, I asked officials from the Scottish Government to seek an update from the UK Government\u2019s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which was forthcoming<\/a>, and I am grateful for the information from the FCDO.<\/p>\n \u201cThey have informed us they have lobbied the Israeli government <\/a>to respect law and to protect everyone on board\u2019s safety, and we will keep in close contact with the UK Government regarding the wellbeing of those on the flotilla.”<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “We\u2019re aware of a small number of protests <\/a>currently taking place at stations across the network including Glasgow Central.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Screenshot-2025-10-02-at-231219.png\")
There were hundreds of protestors at Edinburgh Waverley Station<\/p>\n![\"Police](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_protest7185JPGjpgdance.jpg\")
Police are in attendance(Image: Daily Record)<\/p>\n![\"Jim](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_CapturePNG.png\")
Jim Hickey, Saddaqat Khan, Yvonne Ridley and Margaret Pancetta<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1758085594_118_0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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