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What is Elbit Systems, and why did LA synagogue protesters target it? 

JL;DR SUMMARY Demonstrations erupted outside Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple against Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense contractor. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Palestinian RightsJewish InstitutionsProtestsLos AngelesSecurity ConcernsElbit SystemsUs Mexico BorderIceHouse Of WorshipDefense Contractors

Places mentioned

Bristol, England, United Kingdom
"Supporters protest outside the trial of six activists arrested for a break-in at an Elbit Systems site in Bristol, England."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"A protest outside Wilshire Boulevard Temple one of Los Angeles oldest synagogues ended with two arrests Wednesday."
Israel
"Elbit Systems is Israels largest privately run defense contractor."
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
"Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Elbit Systems of America employs around 3,200 people across 10 states."
Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
"Merrimack, New Hampshire: An Elbit plant was targeted by pro-Palestinian activists."
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
"Cambridge, Massachusetts: There were repeated protests at this facility beginning in October 2023."
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
"Ladson, South Carolina: There have been weekly protests at Elbits Charleston-area facility."
England, United Kingdom
"several Elbit facilities in the United Kingdom have been targeted by pro-Palestinian activists."
Austria
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
France
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
Germany
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
Spain
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
Taiwan
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
United Kingdom
"activists in six countries Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the U.K."
New York, United States
"Last month, protesters demonstrated at Manhattans Park East Synagogue, which was hosting a program on immigration to Israel."

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