A protest was held outside Barclays Bank in Bolton as part of their campaign against the conflict in the Middle East.

It is the second such protest to be held outside the town centre branch over Barclays alleged involvement in the conflict in the Middle East, saying it provides services for arms companies responsible for supplying Israel with military technology, such as Elbit Systems and Raytheon Systems.

The protest came as part of a national day of action by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC),  targeted Barclays branches  across the country. 

Protestor Julia Simpkins said: "What we would really like is for people to close their bank accounts with Barclays.

"It has been called a national day of action by PSC to raise awareness about what Barclays are doing. 

"There are a lot of companies in England that invest in the arms industry, but PSC nationally have decided it would pick three." 

She added: "I think anybody who listened to South Africa's case to the International Court of Justice can be in no doubt that this is a genocide unfolding in front of our eyes." 

Protester and trade unionist, Tom Hanley, said: "Barclays, like everyone, its senior management across the country must be watching the news where babies and children are daily being massacred by bombing. 

"It is unthinkable, what is happening to our fellow human beings, and that is why we are all Palestinians. 

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"If anyone can imagine having a bomb dropped on their own house and think at the same time that it is acceptable for anyone else to have that done to them."

Chris Chilton said: "Billions of pounds being invested in companies that produce F16 and F35 fighter jets, and companies which provide components to armed infantry. 

"We are trying to contribute to the pressure being applied to commercial organisations in ending the Israeli apartheid system. 

"Obviously we are opposed to the whole war in Gaza, whose people are living under occupation, and have been living under occupation for decades. 

"The whole situation, you have people living in refugee camps in their own country." 

Barclays has been approached for comment.