PFLP Calls for Global Siege on Elbit Systems; Direct Action Network Shares Target Map
Executive Summary
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP)—a U.S., EU, and Canada-designated terrorist organization—issued a call to “besiege” and shut down Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer, accusing the company of complicity in the Gaza conflict and “genocide” against Palestinians. Their statement, released on April 21, urges global action, including protests, blockades, and the prosecution of Elbit executives as war criminals. In parallel, Palestine Action US (now called Unity of Fields), a militant direct action network aligned with the PFLP, published a global map of Elbit targets and encouraged followers to escalate “material action” against the defense contractor’s facilities across the U.S., UK, and other allied nations.
Analysis
The PFLP’s April 21 statement frames Elbit Systems as a central cog in what it calls Israel’s “war of genocide” in Gaza, citing Elbit’s SkyStriker drones as a tool in civilian massacres. Declaring Elbit a legitimate target for international resistance, the PFLP appeals for coordinated global direct actions—from protests and blockades to efforts aimed at legal prosecution.
Palestine Action US, known for its role in organizing militant anti-Israel protests, immediately amplified this call through its networks. The group released an interactive map showing Elbit’s global footprint and encouraged activists to disrupt operations. The group’s UK and U.S. arms have a history of violent protests, property destruction, and arrests at Elbit-linked sites. The organization frames these actions as necessary resistance against “imperialist complicity,” citing the U.S., UK, and Germany as responsible for enabling Israel’s military operations.
Unity of Fields, which split from its earlier identity as Palestine Action US, has deepened its rhetoric in recent months. The group openly supports designated terrorist organizations including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and has encouraged vandalism and violent disruption under the banner of “anti-imperialist resistance.” Its materials glorify attacks on Jewish institutions and U.S. infrastructure, blurring the line between protest and terrorism.
Barclays Bank’s recent divestment from Elbit Systems—following a sustained Palestine Action campaign—was cited by activists as a victory. However, Barclays clarified the move was a client-based decision, not a political statement. Regardless, Palestine Action continues its aggressive tactics, including vandalism, sabotage, and confrontations with law enforcement, and claims over 250 arrests in the UK alone.
