Victory at Oldham: How Palestine Action shut down arms manufacturer Elbit
Huda Ammori of Palestine Action talks to Vijay Prashad about the group’s campaign that shut down the factory of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit in Oldham in the United Kingdom
Elbit Systems’ arms factory in Oldham shut down following fierce campaign
The Palestine Action group carried out a series of direct actions as part of their campaign such as occupying, blockading, and vandalizing the factory which were ultimately instrumental in forcing its sale and closure
Four years after Grenfell tragedy, justice for victims remains elusive
On June 14, 2017, a fire that started from a malfunctioning freezer in an apartment, rapidly spread to the exterior of the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in North Kensington, West London. 72 people lost their lives and many more were injured
Opposition grows against Canada’s decision to buy drones from Israel
Citing manufacturer Elbit System’s human rights record, pro-Palestine groups say that purchase of drones from Israeli companies strengthens the occupation of Palestine. Elbit has faced numerous protests by the Palestinian BDS movement
Activists occupy Elbit Systems factory in UK
Elbit Systems is a weapons manufacturer which supplies more than 80 percent of Israeli army’s military drones.
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