Activists accused of raiding Israeli weapons factory face trial in Germany

The trial of five European nationals accused of attacking a factory linked to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems in Ulm begins today. According to the prosecution, the activists entered the factory on September 8, 2025, and began destroying equipment while filming themselves. The Stuttgart Chief Prosecutor's Office is pursuing charges of property damage and considers the activists members of a criminal organization. The activists' lawyers argue that the incident was an act of civil disobedience.