The #FalkirkStandsWithPalestine event was organised by the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council, Al Masaar SCIO and Falkirk Central Mosque.
Protesters gathered in High Street and at the town’s bandstand on Saturday to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people after more than 200 of its citizens were killed by Israeli forces.
The rally also marked the official launch of the Falkirk branch of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (Falkirk SPSC).
The event's compere was human rights activist Muna Ausat, a founding member of Falkirk SPSC and secretary of the Falkirk Muslim Forum.
Among the other key organisations which supported the peace rally were Falkirk Central Mosque, Falkirk Islamic Centre, the Rainbow Muslim Women’s Grown and the Falkirk Muslim Community Club 55 and Over.
The event was also attended by the Antonine Friendship Link, Falkirk Trades Union Council and the Central Scotland EIS Union.
1. Falkirk stands in solidarity with Palestine during peace rally
Falkirk's High Street hosted a peace rally as organisers stood in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The event was led by the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council, Al Masaar SCIO and Falkirk Central Mosque. Picture: Michael Gillen. Photo: Michael Gillen
2. Falkirk stands in solidarity with Palestine during peace rally
Those who attended the #FalkirkStandsWithPalestine peace rally called for justice during the town centre demonstration. Picture: Michael Gillen. Photo: Michael Gillen
3. Falkirk stands in solidarity with Palestine during peace rally
Members of the public turned out in force in support of a Palestine peace rally which took place at the bandstand in Falkirk town centre on Saturday. Picture: Michael Gillen. Photo: Michael Gillen
4. Falkirk stands in solidarity with Palestine during peace rally
The formation of the Falkirk Palestine Solidarity Campaign (FPSC), a branch of Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC), was introduced during the peace rally. Picture: Michael Gillen. Photo: Michael Gillen