'Stop Arming Israel!' Protesters Target Britain's F-35 Jet Factory

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Why did protesters blockade one of Britain's most important defense factories? The demonstration at BAE Systems' F-35 facility has reignited the debate over Israel, Gaza and the global fighter jet supply chain. What You Need to Know Protesters blocked entrances to BAE Systems' Samlesbury factory in Lancashire, UK. Demonstrators oppose the factory's role in manufacturing rear fuselage sections for the multinational F-35 fighter jet program. Activists argue F-35 aircraft used by Israel rely on components supplied through the international production network. Protesters displayed banners reading "Stop Arming Israel. Sanctions Now" and accused governments and defense companies of avoiding accountability. Police monitored the demonstration while campaigners chanted slogans and blocked access to the facility. The UK government has said the F-35 program operates through a multinational supply chain and maintains exemptions to support international defense commitments. The protest highlights

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