Ten arrests after pro-Palestine protesters block entrances to City of London bank
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Protesters from Palestine Action obstructed Scotiabank's London office entrances, accusing its subsidiary of investing in Elbit. City of London Police arrested ten, emphasizing zero tolerance for criminal damage.
Palestine Action members vandalized an Elbit-owned factory in Kent to oppose military-grade equipment production. Seven activists were arrested, highlighting the group's direct action approach.
Protesters targeted Scotiabank for investing in Elbit, the largest foreign shareholder in Elbit Systems, with over $230 million. City of London Police took action against demonstrators for criminal damage.
Palestine Action's protest signifies the increasing pressure on financial institutions with controversial holdings, as they seek to disrupt operations and expose alleged complicity in military-related activities.
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