The repression of pro-Palestinian protestors is shocking. The British government is allowing prisoners on hunger strikes to die, simply for asking for their rights as prisoners (e.g., a fair trial). Their crime: protesting an arms manufacturer.
This arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems, get plenty of money from Canada as well.
So, it's time for a letter! Here's my edits to Just Peace Advocates' letter for Canadian banks and pension plans.
I am writing today in horror over your institution’s investment in Elbit Systems.
Elbit Systems is an Israeli weapons manufacturer.
Israel is verifiably committing genocide.
According to international law, any state or financial entities aiding and abetting a state committing genocide is complicit.
Stop it.
Elbit provides ground equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles for the Israeli military. It also produces tank shells, rockets, drones, electronic warfare systems, and observation / information processing systems. They also are the leading developer and supplier of systems for armoured combat vehicles. This is just a short list, there are countless types of weapons and technology that Elbit Systems provides to the Israeli military, specifically for its use in the bombardment of Gaza. Elbit has also provided technology to enforce the illegal 20 year blockade and siege of the Gaza Strip.
Despite all of that, your institution continues to invest in Elbit Systems.
For shame!
In other words, your company is financing the death of Palestinians. This is not hyperbole.
Shame on you!
Corporations can be held accountable under domestic and international law for enabling genocide and war crimes. There are plenty of Canadians watching this who will be only to eager to make sure you face legal and financial ramifications for your actions. To avoid facing criminal and/or civil prosecution, it is imperative that your company end all investments in Elbit Systems (and other complicit companies).
History will not look fondly on those who financed genocide. You still have the chance to make a change. It will not bring back the lives of those already murdered, but it will help prevent more lives from being stolen.
I demand you end investments in Elbit Systems today!
You can also send a letter to Canada Procurement
And here's Prisoners for Palestine's letter for British decision makers
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