Elbit Systems, an Israeli military company, has faced significant operational challenges, including decreased profits and production declines, following the closure of its Kriyat Shmona and Sderot factories. The company attributes these issues to the conscription of 2,000 employees into the army and the loss of 5 workers. In related developments, activists in the UK have targeted Elbit Systems and other entities involved in the arms trade with Israel. In Kent, England, activists blocked the entrances to a plant selling weapons to Israel, resulting in the detention of two demonstrators. Additionally, UK activists have successfully shut down an Israeli arms factory, with Elbit Systems ramping up production to support operations in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations have also taken place, including a notable protest outside the Department of Business and Trade in London, where activists from London for a Free Palestine called for a halt to the UK's arms dealings with Israel, specifically urging the government to 'stop arming Israel'. This series of protests underscores a growing movement against the arming of Israel, highlighted by the occupation of government departments and calls for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
BREAKING: After sustained direct action, @Pal_action have forced another Elbit Systems site to permanently close its doors. From Yemen to the UK, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer has reported growing challenges to its production lines and supply chains. Direct action works.
Pro-Palestine protestors chant 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' as they occupy British Ministry https://t.co/NAHHXeWVUl
Pro-Palestine protesters have occupied the entrance to a Government department over ‘arming of Israel’ https://t.co/CwAI55CEam
BREAKING: Pro-Palestine protestors occupy Government department calling on UK to 'stop arming Israel' https://t.co/9W06Usfmih
A pro-Palestine protest, organised by London for a Free Palestine, was held outside the Department of Business and Trade in Old Admiralty Building calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. https://t.co/laUXWQLPoz
There is a small but vocal pro- Palestinian demonstration outside @UKLabour's local election launch in the West Midlands. https://t.co/ym4xvTQAcr
BREAKING: Activists with London for a Free Palestine have occupied the lobby of the Department of Business and Trade, calling on the UK government to stop arming Israel. https://t.co/mFOoAxFCcj
UK activists shut down an Israeli arms factory Elbit Systems feeds the IDF directly from the UK and has ramped up production to sustain the Gaza operation https://t.co/zv0fhGgNPe
In Kent, England, 8 activists blocked the entrances to the plant, which sold weapons to Israel, and 2 demonstrators were detained. https://t.co/tcmgK6GAsJ
⚡ Chairman of the Israeli military company Elbit Systems: • Our profits decreased after the closure of the Kriyat Shmona and Sderot factories. • Our production declined due to the conscription of 2,000 of our employees into the army and the killing of 5 workers. • Our… https://t.co/SZPrNQnim0