Activists target Elbit Factory in Czech Republic

The Earthquake Faction has set fire to Elbit’s Israeli weapons manufacturing centre in the Czech Republic.

The blaze marks the launch of the group.

BREAKING: ‘The Earthquake Faction’ launches by setting ablaze Elbit’s Israeli weapons manufacturing centre in the Czech Republic.

The site was built to “service the global expansion of Israel’s biggest weapons producer”.

No one was harmed, but photos show the site destroyed. pic.twitter.com/uU31RdFQUZ

— The Aftershock (@The_Aftershock_) March 20, 2026

The group said:

the site was built to service the global expansion of Israel’s biggest weapons producer.

The group did not harm anyone, which is a thought far too implausible for the Western elite to even imagine.

However, images from the site suggest that the fire destroyed it.

Photos showing extensive damage from the action were shared on the group’s telegram channel: https://t.co/XF4dbqlGvJ pic.twitter.com/2OWcvQo1zX

— The Aftershock (@The_Aftershock_) March 20, 2026

In true Western colonial fashion, Czech authorities are investigating it as a “possible terrorist attack” after the group claimed responsibility and linked it to the war in Gaza.

Because anyone standing up against Genocide and murdering innocent people is a terrorist, whilst the global superpowers dropping the bombs are completely innocent?

Cue the worldwide proscription of Earthquake Faction in 3, 2, 1…

Czech govt is already calling this a terror attack.

Not a single person was hurt nor did the group aim to hurt people. Their stated goal was to “quash their means to kill”. To save lives not take them.

Following the UK govt’s lead.
Welcome to the era of nonviolent terrorism. https://t.co/8L9NF6iqSE

— Vivian (@MxVivianWulf) March 21, 2026

But this is the ridiculous example that the British government has set. Vandalise equipment used to murder innocent brown people, and you’re on a terrorist watch list.

Arming genocide

According to Who Profits:

Elbit Systems Ltd. is an Israeli defense company engaged in the development and production of weapons and combat systems for land, air and sea combat forces, in the fields of electronics, electro-optics, artillery, aviation, lasers and more.

The company is Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer and has a tightly knit relationship with the Israeli security apparatus for which it provides a wide range of services and develops extensive weapon technology, equipment and platforms deployed in varying fields.

As the Canary previously reported, Elbit Systems is Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, which markets its products as “battle-tested” on the Palestinian people. They provide 85% of Israel’s military drone fleet and land-based equipment, as well as bullets, missiles, and digital warfare.

Elbit’s Israel-based CEO, Bezhalel Machlis, who also sits on the board of Elbit Systems UK, explained how the company has “ramped up production” to meet the demand of the Israeli military’s genocidal campaign in Gaza and across the wider region.

The International Court of Justice has ruled it’s plausible Israel is committing genocide – and Elbit is arming that genocide.

Elbit Switzerland

Activists have also vandalised the offices of Elbit Systems in Bern, Switzerland.

Sent in to me for publishing:

“At 8pm local time on March 20 the Elbit Systems Switzerland office in Bern, Switzerland has been vandalized.

Elbit needs to close” pic.twitter.com/1GYni2oVHZ

— maia arson crimew🐈🐾🏴 (@awawawhoami) March 20, 2026

The same Elbit that is running UK government contracts, supplying the Swiss government with reconnaissance drones, and delivering an advanced SPYDER air defence system to the Czech Republic.

All three countries are complicit in Elbit’s war crimes.

I don’t see why you’d go and smash up some-
Ah, I see, never mind have a great day pic.twitter.com/n9QCjounRu

— Tubbymcwubby (@Tubbymcwub) March 20, 2026

How does Elbit feel now that one of its factories resembles Gaza? Your own medicine doesn’t taste so nice, does it?

Does international law exist, or does it not? Because when the war crimes being livestreamed on phones are completely unchallenged, it seems that maybe it doesn’t.

Elected officials stand and watch while their pals carpet bomb innocent people. Yet they cry “terrorist” when people take direct action, and it messes up their other pals’ profits.

Ordinary people should be allowed to resist the genocide that their governments are actively involved in. Because let’s face it, the majority of our governments will not. If we’re not allowed to resist genocide, then what the fuck can we do?

And as Stokely Carmichael said:

In order for non-violence to work, your opponent must have a conscience.

Feature image via the Earthquake Faction