Bern office of Israeli defence firm Elbit damaged

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25. März 2026

Bern office of Israeli defence firm Elbit damaged

The Bern office of the Israeli defence contractor Elbit Systems was damaged last Friday. The Bern Cantonal Police confirmed a report in the newspaper Le Courrier to the Keystone-SDA news agency. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to initial police findings, an unknown female suspect gained access to Elbit’s office premises shortly after 8 pm and caused property damage amounting to tens of thousands of francs. The perpetrator damaged the company’s entrance door and equipment, the police added. No fire broke out, and there were no injuries. In addition to the police, the fire department was also on the scene. A video posted online by activists is circulating, purportedly showing the incident. It shows a person first triggering the fire alarm and then smashing a glass door labeled Elbit Systems Switzerland with several blows from a hammer. A complaint has been filed, the police added. They have launched an investigation. Elbit supplies the Swiss …

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