Activists paint offices of Israeli arms dealer Elbit red
ACTIVISTS smeared blood-red paint across the London HQ of Israel’s largest arms firm - the second occupation of the office in just one week.
A group of around 10 activists from newly launched network Palestine Action stormed 77 Kingsway in Holborn, where Elbit Systems has an office on the sixth floor.
The activists managed to enter the building yesterday afternoon after one member distracted security by approaching the closed doors dressed as a courier.
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