"Red paint coats the walls and front door of County Hall and the words 'Evict Elbit' can be seen sprayed on the building. Protesters demand that Somerset Council terminate the lease on office space they let to Elbit Systems in Aztec West, Bristol. Major Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems has reportedly shut down a U.K. facility after it was repeatedly targeted by Palestine Action activists."
"One of the company's Bristol facilities, in Aztec West, appears abandoned, with no staff other than a security guard outside of the premises. This is despite the company's lease on the facility not set to expire until 2029. Palestine Action had targeted the facility and other Elbit buildings in the U.K. with numerous protests, pouring red paint on the facility and halting operations by occupying the roof and blocking the entrance."
Elbit Systems reportedly shut down its Bristol Aztec West facility following repeated actions by Palestine Action activists. Protesters poured red paint, occupied roofs, blocked entrances, and halted operations to disrupt the site. The premises now appear abandoned with only a security guard present, even though the lease runs until 2029. Activists demand that Somerset Council terminate the office lease to Elbit. Elbit supplies most of Israel's military drones and systems for vehicles and aircraft. Arms trade expert Andrew Feinstein described the plant closure as extremely significant. Palestine Action continued actions while the U.K. moved to proscribe the group.
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