Five pro-Palestinian activists are set to stand trial in Germany for their alleged attack on Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms manufacturer located in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg. The activists, who are citizens of Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Spain, were arrested on September 8 after reportedly breaking into the facility, causing damage estimated between €200,000 (£173,000) and €1 million. They face charges of trespass, destruction of property, and participation in a criminal organization, which could lead to sentences of up to five years in prison. Their defense team argues that their actions were an act of emergency assistance aimed at obstructing the flow of arms to Israel, especially following a 2024 ruling by the International Court of Justice that deemed the genocide claims against Palestinians in Gaza plausible. The activists have been held in pre-trial detention under strict conditions, with limited access to visits and communication, raising concerns among their families about the political motivations behind their treatment. The trial is expected to attract considerable public attention and is scheduled to continue until the end of July.