Activists Who Allegedly Raided Israeli Arms Plant Face German Trial

Five European activists, dubbed the 'Ulm Five,' are set to stand trial in Germany on charges of breaking into a facility linked to Israeli defense company Elbit Systems. The group allegedly targeted a site in the town of Ulm, claiming it supplied weapons used in conflicts with Palestinians. Prosecutors accuse them of trespassing and causing property damage during the 2022 incident. The activists argue their actions were a form of protest against arms exports to Israel. The trial has sparked debates about the limits of civil disobedience and the legal treatment of pro-Palestinian activism in Germany.