Pro-Palestine Activists Target Defense Firm Executives' Homes in Vandalism Spree
A group calling itself 'The List' claims responsibility for nighttime raids on homes of individuals associated with defense companies allegedly supplying Israel.
Police are investigating a series of nighttime raids targeting the homes of executives at defense companies, with a group known as "The List" claiming responsibility. The activists accuse these individuals and their companies of aiding Israel's military operations.
In one incident, red paint was thrown at a house and car tires were slashed. At another property, the words "baby killers" were spray-painted on a garage door. Counterterrorism officers are reportedly assisting local law enforcement with the investigations into the criminal damage.
The group states it has targeted at least six homes belonging to individuals working for defense firms, including the Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit. In one instance, The List claimed to have targeted investors leasing land to Elbit. Activists also claimed to have visited the owners of Touche Ltd, a company reportedly responsible for 194 arms exports to Israel between 2023 and 2024.
An engineer employed by Leonardo, an American defense technology firm that produces laser targeting systems for Israel's F-35 fighter jets, had red paint sprayed on two vehicles parked in their driveway.
The activists issued a warning to anyone working for such companies, stating, "quit your job, or risk a visit from The List." They further claimed, "Through research, hacking, whistleblowers and leaks we have built up an extensive bank of addresses and personal information of those who’s lives are dedicated to the genocide of the Palestinian people."
Lord Walney, a former government adviser on political violence, condemned the group's actions as "disturbing and inexcusable." He suggested that The List represents a "sinister escalation of Palestine Action’s playbook" and urged ministers to "move swiftly against this group as a Palestine Action spin-off."
Leonardo confirmed that the safety of its employees is a priority and that the company is providing support to the affected individual and assisting the counterterrorism police in their investigation.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed they are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred on Saturday, October 10, involving red paint being thrown at a house and car tires being damaged around 3:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.
It remains unclear whether The List is officially affiliated with Palestine Action, an activist group previously designated as a terrorist organization by the UK Home Office. Palestine Action was responsible for incidents including breaking into RAF Brize Norton and defacing aircraft with red paint, as well as raiding an Elbit factory near Bristol in August 2024. 
