33 Arrested in Protest Against Military Subcontractor in Niles
Protesters demand an end to the company's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war, citing the use of its missile control systems in Gaza.
- Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Woodward Inc. in Niles, demanding the company sever ties with Boeing over its role in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The demonstration led to the arrest of 33 individuals who blocked traffic with a unique method of binding themselves together.
- Activists highlight the human cost of the conflict, with over 27,000 Palestinians dead, urging Woodward to halt its production of missile control actuation systems.
- Police from multiple departments were present at the scene, where protesters used symbols and banners to emphasize their message against the manufacturing of weapons.
- The protest aims to raise awareness of the local production of military components used in the conflict and to pressure Woodward Inc. to end its contracts with Boeing.