Protesters have actually collected outside Hampden ahead of Scotland’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier versus Israel over the nation’s military operation in Gaza.
About 150 individuals bring little caskets and Palestinian flags stood at the doors of the primary stand prior to begin.
A handful of counter-protesters likewise showed before the match, which is being played behind closed doors without any fans in participation due to security issues over “organized disturbances”.
The group B2 video game is arranged to begin at 19:05.
Recently, the SFA stated it had actually been entrusted “no alternative” however to bar advocates from going to “following comprehensive security assessments with all essential celebrations”.
Public presentations versus Israel’s military operation in Gaza have actually been taking place routinely throughout the UK.
One group – the Gaza Genocide Emergency situation Committee – set up a demonstration before the video game at Hampden and required the matches to be cancelled.
Cops Scotland stated: “Proper policing strategies remain in location to keep public security and reduce any disturbance to the neighborhood.”
Israel was prohibited from hosting any football matches by Uefa for security factors in the consequences of the 7 October attack by Hamas and the Israeli federal government’s military action.
Rather, the Israeli nationwide side and its club groups have actually played components at neutral locations in Hungary.
Tuesday’s return video game in between Scotland and Israel in Budapest will likewise be played behind closed doors.
