ULM, Germany – Five people who identified with Palestine Action Germany forced their way into an Elbit Systems office in Ulm on Monday evening and damaged computers, office equipment, and furnishings, German authorities and multiple news outlets reported.
Police moved in and arrested the suspects after they entered the building, the reports said. No injuries were reported.
Video and posts linked to the group were circulated online, showing activists breaking doors, throwing paint, and using tools to damage electronic equipment. An account claiming to represent Palestine Action Germany posted a message saying the action was aimed at disabling the facilityโs tools for military use.
The "Palestine Action" organization broke into the offices of an Israeli weapons company in Ulm, Germany, causing damage to the company's computers and office equipment.
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Israeli officials and representatives of the company condemned the break-in. Israelโs diplomatic representatives described the incident as a security threat and called for local authorities to take firm action, according to reporting.
Elbit Systems operates a German subsidiary involved in electro-optics and communications. The Ulm site has been publicized as a center for research and production in recent years. Security analysts had warned that defense contractors in Germany faced a growing risk of property attacks amid heightened protests across Europe.
German investigators are treating the case as a property sabotage and vandalism matter. Authorities said the five detained individuals range in age and are being questioned. Officials did not immediately say whether charges had been filed.
The action follows a wave of direct actions in Europe aimed at facilities connected to defense suppliers and to companies critics say supply equipment used by Israelโs military. The incidents have prompted warnings from government agencies and have led to stronger security measures at several sites.
This article is based on verified information from Haaretz, The Jerusalem Post, i24news, Anadolu, and Reuters.