The MIT Coalition for Palestine and BDS Boston hailed the termination of the Industrial Liaison Program's ties with Elbit Systems, an Israeli weapon manufacturer. Elbit Systems stated the decision not to renew membership was solely theirs and not influenced by external factors. MIT officials confirmed that no members were requested to change their status voluntarily. Protests against Elbit Systems, labeled 'merchants of death' by critics, reflect growing concerns over their involvement in military operations against Palestinians, raising ethical debates about university ties to arms manufacturers.
Local pro-Palestinian organizers celebrated the breaking of ties between MIT's Industrial Liaison Program and Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.
Elbit Systems claimed their decision to end the partnership was independent and not influenced by external pressure from any organization.
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