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Celtic fans demonstrated their support for the people of Palestine with a banner display midway through the second half of the Scottish Cup Final win over Motherwell.

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed over the last week with barely a voice raised in anger while most news organisations look the other way.

When the banners were unfurled in the section housing the Green Brigade Celtic fans throughout the ground rose to their feet to applaud.

Many Motherwell fans jeered and booed.

Celtic fans have a long history of showing support for Palestine with the most high profile case being during the 2016 Champions League qualifier against Hapoel Be’er Sheva.

A flag display against the Israeli side brought the club a £8,600 fine from UEFA but a crowd funding campaign raised £176,000 for various charities in Palestine.

Celtic completed the domestic treble for the second season running with a 2-0 win over Motherwell.

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