Pro-Palestinian Activists Vandalize Allianz Offices in UK Protest
Activists target Allianz over alleged links to Israeli defense firm as world marks anniversary of Gaza conflict.
- Pro-Palestinian activists vandalized 10 Allianz offices across the UK with red paint, protesting the firm's ties to Israeli defense company Elbit Systems.
- Palestine Action, the group behind the protests, claims that without insurance from Allianz, Elbit Systems could not operate in Britain.
- The protests coincided with the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel, which escalated into the ongoing Gaza conflict.
- Police have cordoned off affected Allianz offices, including the headquarters in Guildford, and arrested at least one protester for criminal damage.
- Allianz is the latest financial firm targeted by Palestine Action, following similar protests against Barclays for alleged ties to Israeli defense activities.