Protesters Block All Entrances to Discovery Park in Bold Gaza Rally
Protesters linked to Palestine Action forced a major lockdown at Discovery Park, Kent, this morning. All four entrances to the high-tech business and science hub near Sandwich were sealed off, grinding operations to a halt.
Targeting Elbit Systems’ Sniper Sight Factory
The protest zeroed in on Instro Precision, a weapons factory at the park owned by Elbit Systems. This firm makes sniper rifle sights used by the Israeli military. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, branding them genocide, and vowed to shut down the factory as part of an economic blockade backing Palestine.
Police Tackle Disruption as Businesses Stand Still
Officers rushed to the scene to break up the blockade and reopen access. Meanwhile, employees and visitors found themselves locked out, halting vital daily operations across Discovery Park’s cutting-edge labs and offices.
Protesters Aim to Shake UK Firms Over Gaza Links
Palestine Action insists their goal is to spotlight Gaza’s crisis and pressure UK companies to cut ties with firms supporting military actions. This ramped-up direct action campaign marks a new front in local activists’ fight for Palestine, using economic disruption as a weapon.
