Victories

In recent months, mobilization in various forms and popular pressure have already led to victories, with the banning of certain arms shipments to Israel from transiting or being produced in Belgium. These important victories prove that resistance works.
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Arms flows to Israel via ZIM end
Tons of ammunition were being shipped illegally through the port of Antwerp to Israel. Without a permit, and therefore completely illegally. Today, thanks to research by Vredesactie, legal actions brought by eight human rights NGOs, and a petition signed by more than 12,000 citizens, the arms trafficking from ZIM to Israel via Antwerp has stopped.
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Decree Banning All Forms of Arms Transit to Israel in Wallonia

This decree was published after an investigation by Vredesactie into authorizations for the transport of explosive materials granted to Challenge airlines between October 7, 2023, and March 4, 2024, demonstrating that 70 tons of military equipment destined for Israel transited through Liège-Bierset Airport. Various mobilizations and demonstrations took place, and more than 1,000 Belgian citizens filed a collective complaint against the airline on Wednesday at 11 police stations.

Once again, our governments were aware of the loophole in the legislation allowing this arms transit, and civil society forced them to close it.

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BNP Paribas divests from Elbit after being targeted by multiple actions
BNP Paribas divested from Elbit Systems, one of Israel's most profitable arms companies, in early 2025. BNP Paribas, of which the Belgian government is a major shareholder, has been the target of a boycott and divestment campaign for several years. In recent months, direct actions against the banking giant have multiplied and intensified in Belgium: various branches were targeted several times in different cities across the country.
The bank ranks first in the ranking of company creditors actively financing settlements in Palestine. The Don't Buy Into Occupation 2024 report confirms this: BNP invests in Caterpillar, Heidelberg Materials, and, until recently, Elbit Systems. Israel's genocidal machine finds loyal investors in BNP.
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Direct action against Elbit in the UK

In the UK, Palestine Action conducts strategic, sustained, and targeted direct actions against key targets, with the aim of disrupting the key pillars of the Israeli arms-industrial complex as much as possible. They have achieved several significant victories, including:

  • Site closures. Tamworth (2024): Elbit Systems was forced to sell its Elite KL plant after repeated direct actions by Palestine Action.
  • Oldham (2022): After 18 months of direct action, Elbit sold its Ferranti subsidiary, ceasing operations at this site. 
  • London (2022): Following ongoing actions, Elbit abandoned its London headquarters at 77 Kingsway, rendering it inoperable.
  • Kuehne + Nagel (2024): Following targeted actions, the logistics giant ended its relationship with Elbit Systems, affecting the Israeli drone supply chain.
  • Barclays (2024): Under pressure from Palestine Action and community groups, the bank sold all of its shares in Elbit Systems.
  • APCO Worldwide (2024): The lobbying firm ceased its collaboration with Elbit after disruption actions by Palestine Action.
  • L&B Plating (2025): Metals specialist L&B Plating stopped working with an Elbit subcontractor for F-35 fighter jets.
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In France, Stop Arming Israel has built alliances with workers in the sector.
One of the first activities of the Stop Arming Israel France collective is to build ties with arms workers. They met several times with workers in the arms industry who want to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and with trade unionists committed to peace. Some have shared information that has helped them advance campaigns. Unions in the sector have begun to take a stand, demanding that their employer end trade with Israel, such as the CGT Thales and STMicroelectronics unions.
The latter also called for a strike lasting several hours on April 10th in partnership with the organizations Urgence Palestine and Stop Arming Israel. Anti-colonial activists and trade unionists who have stopped working gathered in front of the company: a powerful image that shows the way forward to put solidarity into action.
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