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The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Green Brigade unveil Palestine display on Celtic Park return

The Green Brigade unveiled a Palestine display upon their return to Celtic Park this afternoon.

The fan group were back inside Parkhead after the feud with the Celtic board was resolved meaning an end to the lockout for home and away matches.

A long list of rules and regulations regarding behaviour in the standing section of Celtic Park was agreed to facilitate a return.

However, the Green Brigade did reveal a display referencing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

The group drew attention to the increasing death toll in Gaza with health officials in the area reporting more than 20,000 deaths including over 8,000 children during the conflict.

Quoting a section of 'A Prisoner's Christmas Song' banners read: "Many homes they are sad tonight.

"They whisper someone's name by the candlelight.

"20,000+ killed - 8,000+ children."

The display simply read as white wording on black cards. However, Palestine flags were waved in the stands.

It comes after one of the rules in the section banned banners that could be considered to border into subjects including politics.

The Celtic Rail Seating Section Safety Code of Conduct includes the rule: "Not to display banners or engage in any singing/chanting which could reasonably be considered to be racial, sectarian, political, homophobic or discriminatory.  

"To bring banners and flags and to sing songs which support the team positively. The banner protocol must be complied with."

The Green Brigade had marched to Celtic Park this afternoon ahead of the return to the stadium.

Ultras were seen setting off pyro and fireworks during the procession to Parkhead.

Palestine flags were waved during the 'corteo' with a large Celtic banner also held by those at the front of the group.

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