Trade Unionists Stage Blockade at BAE Systems Factory in Kent Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

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Liam Cooper

Published: 10:05 am November 10, 2023

Updated: 11:03 am October 8, 2025

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Today, in a significant demonstration of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of trade unionists, rallying under the banner ‘Workers for a Free Palestine,’ blockaded the BAE Systems factory in Kent. This action was in response to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.

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The protesters, who gathered at the site around 7 am, effectively blocked all entrances to the factory. Many held banners with messages such as ‘Stop arming Israel’ and were heard chanting slogans like ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.’

Trade Unionists Stage Blockade at BAE Systems Factory in Kent Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

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