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Four found guilty will face tougher conditions as judge says actions were 'designed to intimidate the UK government and a section of the public'Four Palestine Action activists who smashed up drones and other equipment at an Israeli arms manufacturer's UK factory will be sentenced as terrorists, a judge has ruled.Mr Justice Johnson made the ruling at a sentencing hearing on Friday for Samuel Corner, 23, Charlotte Head, 30, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, who were all found guilty of criminal damage last month in relation to a 2024 break-in at the Elbit Systems UK site in Gloucestershire. Corner was also convicted of grievous bodily harm without intent for striking Sgt Kate Evans with a sledgehammer. Continue reading......

Six members of the proscribed 'terrorist' action group to be tried over attack on Israeli weapons group Elbit Systems....

Netherlands' Top Pension Fund Dumps Caterpillar Over Gaza Demolitions Via The Cradle The Netherlands' largest pension fund, ABP, announced Wednesday that it had divested from US manufacturer Caterpillar, citing concerns over the use of its equipment by Israeli forces in Gaza. ABP, which manages investments on behalf of three million government and education employees, confirmed it had sold its stake worth around $454 million as of late March. Getty Images "Our investment approach must ensure good returns while being socially responsible," the fund said in a statement to AFP.  It added that when companies fail to meet its standards, discussions are held, but “if these do not lead to the desired results, ABP will stop investing in these companies.” While declining to disclose decisions about individual firms, ABP acknowledged that "the composition of our investment portfolio is evolving, particularly in Israel–Gaza." AFP said Caterpillar had been contacted for comm...

The deal includes Elbit Systems PULS rocket launch system, and a full range of munitions worth around €700 million, "eKathimerini" reports....

Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution 'to serious violations of rights'....