THE British operations of Israel’s biggest arms manufacturer face “the beginning of the end” after losing a contract with the Ministry of Defence worth more than £2.1 billion, Palestine Action has said.

Israeli-owned Elbit Systems has five factories in Britain that supply military drones, pilotless aircraft and other weaponry to Israel and other countries.

For three years, the factories have been targeted for occupation and damage by Palestine Action, and for protests by other Palestine supporters.