Allianz and Aviva drop Elbit Systems insurance after pro-Palestine protests

Insurance companies Allianz and Aviva have reportedly ended their coverage for Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems following sustained pressure from activists. Pro-Palestine groups, such as the now-proscribed Palestine Action, organized months of direct action and protests targeting the insurers. Elbit Systems is a major supplier of drones and land equipment to the Israeli military and is accused by critics of complicity in war crimes against Palestinians. Campaigners view the withdrawal of insurance as a major victory, demonstrating that their direct action tactics are effective.