Article: Youngsters are united against conflict in Gaza; MUSLIM COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR CANDLELIGHT PEACE VIGIL.(News)

Byline: By NICOLA JUNCAR Education Reporter

DOZENS of children from Tyneside were withdrawn from their schools to take part in a peaceful protest against conflict in Gaza.

Children from the Muslim community in South Tyneside took part in the demonstration yesterday, which included a poignant candlelight vigil outside South Shields Town Hall.

Up to 250 children were withdrawn from their schools as a mark of respect and to remind ...

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