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Earthquake Faction Claims Arson Attack on Czech Defense Facility

3/30/2026

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The Earthquake Faction claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a Czech defense facility linked to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems on March 20, 2023.
Investigators confirmed the fire was intentional, and the group threatened to release stolen documents unless the facility severed ties with Elbit by April 20, 2023.
Four individuals, including a transgender Egyptian-American student and a Czech pro-Palestinian activist, have been detained in connection with the attack.
The faction's website displayed footage of the incident and solicited funding via the cryptocurrency Monero.
This attack follows previous incidents by another group, Ashab al-Yamin, targeting Jewish sites in Europe.

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The Earthquake Faction claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a Czech defense facility linked to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems on March 20, 2023.
Investigators confirmed the fire was intentional, and the group threatened to release stolen documents unless the facility severed ties with Elbit by April 20, 2023.
Four individuals, including a transgender Egyptian-American student and a Czech pro-Palestinian activist, have been detained in connection with the attack.
The faction's website displayed footage of the incident and solicited funding via the cryptocurrency Monero.
This attack follows previous incidents by another group, Ashab al-Yamin, targeting Jewish sites in Europe.