Homes of defence industry figures in the UK are believed to have been targeted by pro-Palestinian activists who sprayed paint on buildings and damaged cars. Police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents around the country thought to be linked to a group called The List.
Incidents in Scotland and Hampshire
The Sunday Times reported that the group is targeting the homes of defence company executives who they accuse of aiding Israel’s military. Among a number of incidents, the group claims to have targeted the home of a “key engineer” in Dunfermline, Fife, who was working at Leonardo UK’s site in Edinburgh. The facility manufactures defence aerospace components and has previously been targeted by pro-Palestinian activists.
A video posted online is thought to be a recording of the incident at the home in Fife. It shows a masked and hooded individual spraying paint on to three vehicles in a driveway and on to a house.
Group's statements and claims
The group has posted statements and videos about its “actions” on a website registered in Iceland. On October 12, the group said it had “escalated our actions against the home addresses of some of the most highly complicit companies in the ongoing genocide of our brothers and sisters in Palestine”.
It said it was targeting companies linked to the Israeli defence firm Elbit, saying: “Our list of complicit actors remains long, compiled through leaks, hacking and whistleblowers. If you work with Elbit, expect us.”
Police investigation ongoing
Police Scotland have said they are investigating two cases of vandalism to property and cars which were reported on the morning of Sunday, October 11. One of these was in Dunfermline and the other was in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh. The force said: “inquiries are ongoing.”
A similar incident in Fleet, Hampshire, in the early hours of October 10 is also thought to be connected to the group. Leonardo UK has been approached for comment.
