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London protesters support activists on trial over Israel-linked arms factory break-in

Supporters say the prosecution criminalizes direct action against weapons made in Britain and used by the Israeli military in the Gaza genocide and beyond.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have gathered outside a London court, showing solidarity with activists known as the Instro 10, who are standing trial over a raid on an Israeli-linked arms factory in Kent, southeast England.

The activists, members of the now-banned direct action group Palestine Action, are being prosecuted following a 2024 break-in at Instro Precision, a subsidiary of Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.

The activists targeted the factory over its links to the Israeli regime's arms industry. Nine defendants are currently on trial, all denying the charges against them.

Supporters say the prosecution criminalizes direct action against weapons made in Britain used by the Israeli military in the Gaza genocide and beyond.