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Guilty verdicts over Bristol Elbit raid linked to Palestine Action
uk-crime21 days ago

Guilty verdicts over Bristol Elbit raid linked to Palestine Action

Four Palestine Action activists were found guilty of criminal damage for an August 2024 break-in at an Elbit Systems factory near Bristol, where they damaged equipment including drones; Samuel Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm for striking a police sergeant with a sledgehammer. Two co-defendants were acquitted. The raid caused about £1m in damage. Sentencing is set for 12 June; the group had been proscribed by the government on 5 July 2025. The defendants argued their actions were justified, while authorities condemned the violence.

via BBC|
#bristol#criminal-damage#elbit-systems
Protesters Scale Leicester Roof at Elbit Drone Factory
world1 month ago

Protesters Scale Leicester Roof at Elbit Drone Factory

Activists from People Against Genocide abseiled into UAV Tactical Systems, a UK subsidiary of Elbit Systems, in Leicester, occupied the roof, drilled through it and breached the clean room used for drone components, potentially halting production. They accuse Elbit and the UK government of enabling what they call genocide in Gaza; Elbit is a major drone supplier and runs parts of the MoD's Project Vulcan, making it a frequent target of anti-war activism.

via Middle East Eye|
#activism#drones#elbit-systems
Bristol Elbit break-in case heads to retrial for six Palestine Action activists
crime3 months ago

Bristol Elbit break-in case heads to retrial for six Palestine Action activists

Six Palestine Action activists accused of involvement in a break-in at Elbit Systems’ Filton site near Bristol will be retried on charges including criminal damage and violent disorder; after the first trial, some counts were undecided and 18 co-defendants had aggravated burglary charges dropped. Samuel Corner previously faced a grievous bodily harm with intent charge. The retrial for Head, Corner, Kamio, Rajwani, Rogers and Devlin is planned for 16 February 2027, with most defendants on bail after about 18 months in custody.

via BBC|
#bristol#crime#elbit-systems
Palestine Action hunger strikers end UK protest after Elbit contract denial
world4 months ago

Palestine Action hunger strikers end UK protest after Elbit contract denial

Three Palestine Action hunger-strikers in the UK ended their weeks-long fast after reports that Elbit Systems UK failed to win a UK government contract to train soldiers, a development the group hailed as a victory and a spotlight on arms links to Israel's war; seven activists have resumed eating, with ongoing pressure on authorities over Palestine-related issues.

via Al Jazeera|
#elbit-systems#hunger-strike#israel-palestine-conflict
Hunger Strikes Push to the Edge of Survival in UK Palestine Action Case
world4 months ago

Hunger Strikes Push to the Edge of Survival in UK Palestine Action Case

Eight Palestine Action activists in the UK started hunger strikes; three are currently fasting for 63–70 days with five having ended for health reasons, while Lewie Chiaramello continues on alternating days due to type 1 diabetes. They demand bail and a fair trial, reversal of the group’s terrorist designation, and the closure of Elbit Systems sites alongside an end to prison censorship. Medical estimates say survival without food is typically 45–61 days, so the remaining strikers face life-threatening risk, prompting international concern and calls for proper medical care.

via Al Jazeera|
#elbit-systems#hunger-strike#palestine-action