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Five jailed for taking direct action against Israel’s war crimes in Gaza
Palestine Action activists on the roof of a Thales' weapons factory in Govan, Glasgow, June 1, 2022

FIVE Palestine Action activists have been jailed for at least a year each for taking direct action against Israel’s war crimes.

The activists had occupied a weapons factory in Glasgow belonging to French arms firm Thales.

The company has a contract with Elbit Systems, which produces 85 per cent of drones used by the Israel Defence Forces.

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