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50 protesters reportedly demonstrated outside Elbit System's office in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Protesters demonstrated in front of an Israeli defense contractor's office in Massachusetts on Thursday over its involvement in Israel's military.
There were 50 protesters outside an Elbit Systems of America office in Cambridge. Three were chained to the door, and others held signs calling for the company to be shut down and leave the town, according to NBC10 Boston. The protesters also accused the company of profiting from "genocide," according to the outlet.
Elbit Systems of America's parent company – Israel-based Elbit Systems – is the largest defense contractor for Israel. It describes itself as an international high technology company that's primarily engaged in the defense and homeland security arena, according to its website.
Elbit opened its "innovation center" in Cambridge in December 2021. The location will "base up to 60 software, mechanical, and electrical engineers with stand-up lab space and a virtual reality collaboration area," according to a press release announcing the facility's opening.
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A staff member of Israeli defense technology company Elbit Systems looks at his phone at the Eurosatory international land and air-land defense and security trade fair in Villepinte, a northern suburb of Paris, on June 13, 2022. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Shortly after Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on Israel, Elbit Systems posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that "it stands with its employees, Israel Defense Forces' soldiers, commanding officers, and the Israeli Ministry of Defense during these difficult times."
The company added: "The State of Israel stands strong and secure in the face of the forthcoming challenges."
In a statement to FOX Business, the company said: "Elbit America unequivocally condemns Hamas and its barbaric acts of terrorism. We stand with Israel and its people as they defend their country and citizens."
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Hamas terrorists struck Israel over the weekend in the deadliest attacks the country has experienced in decades. Israel's government declared war in response and launched airstrikes on Gaza.
More than 1,300 civilians were killed by Hamas terrorists, according to Israeli Defense Forces. Palestinian authorities said Friday that at least 1,799 Palestinians are dead in the Gaza Strip.
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This story has been updated with comment from Elbit Systems