Protesters Blockade BAE Systems Sites Across UK in Opposition to Arms Supplies to Israel

The group 'Workers for a Free Palestine' demands the company and UK government cease support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Protesters from the group 'Workers for a Free Palestine' have blockaded BAE Systems sites in Lancashire, Glasgow, Brighton, and Bournemouth, demanding the company cut ties with Israel and cease supplying it with weapons.
The demonstrators claim that BAE Systems produces components for weapons, including the F-35 fighter aircraft and the Mk 38 Mod 2 machine gun, which are being used in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
Protesters are also calling for the UK government to back a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to leave the Occupied Palestinian Territories
BAE Systems has responded to the protests by stating that it operates under strict regulations and complies fully with all applicable defence export controls, which are subject to ongoing assessment.
Similar protests against arms supplies to Israel have also taken place in France and Denmark.