Hundreds of people will gather today in Glasgow to demand a ceasefire to protect Palestinian children.

The "Teddy bear protest" will take place in George Square today, starting at 1pm.

Over 600 parents, children and carers are expected to lay down cuddly toys in the city centre to commemorate the children who were killed.

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The demonstration was organised by Parents for Palestine Glasgow, who said they are holding a "grassroots static protest, to stand together with the Palestinian community, to express the utter heartbreak and devastation for the thousands of children’s lives lost, and extend deepest solidarity to Palestinian parents and carers."

The group will also "demand that the UK government calls for a ceasefire".