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Activists occupy Israeli arms factory to protest air strikes in Gaza
Activists have stormed and occupied the site of Elbit Ferranti in Oldham, Greater Manchester
by Bethany Rielly
ACTIVISTS successfully evaded “round-the-clock” security to break into and occupy an Israeli arms factory in Oldham this morning.
The protest by direct action group Palestine Action comes days after Israel renewed air strikes against the Gaza strip, the first since a ceasefire was agreed less than a month ago.
Three activists scaled the Elbit Ferranti factory at around 6.30am after breaking into the site and causing damage inside. Protesters also covered the building in red paint.
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