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Elbit Systems Closes Bristol Site Amid Vandalism Crisis

9/6/2025

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Elbit Systems closed its Bristol facility due to repeated vandalism by Palestine Action.
The site, which opened in July 2023, was shut down despite a lease extending to 2029.
A recent visit revealed the facility was largely abandoned, with only a security guard present.
Elbit reported an operating loss of £4.7 million in 2024, down from a £3.8 million profit in 2023.
Palestine Action's actions intensified, including vandalism at Elbit's booth during a defense exhibition in Poland.

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Elbit Systems closed its Bristol facility due to repeated vandalism by Palestine Action.
The site, which opened in July 2023, was shut down despite a lease extending to 2029.
A recent visit revealed the facility was largely abandoned, with only a security guard present.
Elbit reported an operating loss of £4.7 million in 2024, down from a £3.8 million profit in 2023.
Palestine Action's actions intensified, including vandalism at Elbit's booth during a defense exhibition in Poland.