Celtic fans have been waving pro-Palestinian flags ahead of their team’s clash with Hapoel Be’er Sheva at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
Celtic play host to the Israeli champions in the opening leg of their Champions League play-off tie tonight.
Fans had previously announced their plans to bring Palestinian flags with them to protest the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Police watch on as some fans display Palestine flags outside @celticfc Park ahead of #HapoelBeerSheva play-off pic.twitter.com/NzDS2B8iho
— Ronnie Esplin (@RonnieEsplin) 17 August 2016
Celtic has previously been fined by Uefa for fans displaying flags during a European tie, but it now appears the individuals responsible could face prosecution themselves under controversial Scottish legislation.
Some pictures coming in of Palestine support growing ahead of Celtic vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva tie. pic.twitter.com/PVydpgW1SO
— Liam O'Hare (@Liam_O_Hare) 17 August 2016
Police Scotland Superintendent Alan Murray told The Scottish Sun: “At every match, police will monitor the behaviour of the crowd, including any flags or banners displayed, and make a judgement on whether there is criminality and take the appropriate action.”
Debate about Palestine outside @celticfc park ahead of #HapoelBeerSheva game pic.twitter.com/KjlNGMOxOU
— Ronnie Esplin (@RonnieEsplin) 17 August 2016
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