Dozens gathered in the foyer of the Guild Hall for the event on Tuesday evening (24th October)Dozens gathered in the foyer of the Guild Hall for the event on Tuesday evening (24th October)
Dozens gathered in the foyer of the Guild Hall for the event on Tuesday evening (24th October)

Middle East: 15 thought-provoking pictures showing Preston coming together over Gaza war

By Paul Faulkner

Local Democracy Reporter

Published 25th Oct 2023, 15:20 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2023, 15:37 BST
Around 100 people attended a service of reflection and peace at Preston’s Guild Hall, which was arranged to bring the city’s different communities together to pause and ponder on the conflict that continues to rage in Gaza.

Faith leaders guided the congregation through the event on Tuesday, as residents of all religions and none were asked to call to mind suffering half a world away from Preston, in which more than 1,300 Israeli citizens were slaughtered by Hamas on 7th October and more than 5,700 Palestinians have since died in Gaza during Israel’s military response.

Lancashire Post photographer Neil Cross was at the gathering.

Adil Tagari, Mulana from Al Salam mosque, takes his turn at the mic

13. Service of Reflection and Peace Mulana from Al Salam mosque

Adil Tagari, Mulana from Al Salam mosque, takes his turn at the mic Photo: Neil Cross

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Jeremy Dable speaks to the congregation

14. Service of Reflection and Peace

Jeremy Dable speaks to the congregation Photo: Neil Cross

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The service, arranged at short notice, was attended by around 100 people

15. Service of Reflection and Peace

The service, arranged at short notice, was attended by around 100 people Photo: Neil Cross

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