Protesters gather outside court for Palestine activists hearing
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Police Scotland said their counter-terrorism unit is leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
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One protester outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court, where the three women appeared on Monday, held a sign saying: '20,000 children killed! Labour's action helps Israel murder them'.
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Others had signs saying 'Gaza: stop the genocide' and 'Freedom for Palestine'.
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Banners were also displayed for the pressure group Campaign Against Arms Trade and people waved Palestinian flags outside the court in Chambers Street in the capital.
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Leonardo produces weapons for the Israeli military including guns used in the maritime blockade of Gaza and its wholly-owned subsidiary RADA Electronic Industries makes software which supports the country's 'Iron Fist' system which provided cover for tanks used in the ground invasion and levelling of Gaza, according to the Who Profits Research Centre.
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