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===Merrimack 4===

On November 20, 2023, activists vandalized and blocked an Elbit office in [[Merrimack, New Hampshire]]. They occupied the roof of the building and were arrested.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staton |first1=Jamie |title=3 arrested after paint poured on Merrimack facility of Israel-based defense electronics company |url=https://www.wmur.com/article/protest-new-hampshire-elbit-systems-112023/45898619# |website=wmur.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=WMUR |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hroncich |first1=Maggie |title=Child Disney Star Among Three Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Israeli Defense Company |url=https://www.nysun.com/article/child-disney-star-among-three-protesters-arrested-for-vandalizing-israeli-defense-company |website=nysun.com |date=21 November 2023 |publisher=The New York Sun |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fortier |first1=Marc |title=3 arrested following pro-Palestine protest at Elbit Systems in NH |url=https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/3-arrested-following-pro-palestine-protest-at-elbit-systems-in-nh/3197073/ |website=nbcboston.com |date=20 November 2023 |publisher=NBC Boston |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> They were arraigned the following day and condemned by both parties.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Porter |first1=Steven |title=Vandals arraigned on riot charges after disrupting Israeli-owned Elbit Systems in Merrimack, N.H. |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/11/21/metro/vandals-arraigned-riot-charges-after-disrupting-israeli-owned-elbit-systems-business-merrimack-nh/ |website=bostonglobe.com |publisher=Boston Globe |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Michael |title=Attack on Israeli-Owned Business in Merrimack Denounced by Both Parties |url=https://nhjournal.com/antisemitic-criminal-attack-on-merrimack-business-denounced-by-both-parties/ |website=nhjournal.com |date=21 November 2023 |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref> The network wrote on X, formerly [[Twitter]], that one was released and the other two had bail set at $20,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=🚨Bridget is free.🚨 -Calla and Sophie had bail set at $20k each, and New Hampshire requires cash only. -That money is ready and available from bail support. Comrades are figuring out how to get it into cash. They will be free ASAP!!! |url=https://x.com/Pal_ActionUS/status/1727268797093183990?s=20 |website=x.com |publisher=Palestine Action US |access-date=22 November 2023}}</ref>. The activists were initially charged with [[Class B felony|Class B felonies]] by [[Attorney General of New Hampshire]] [[John Formella]]. <ref>{{cite web |last1=Arria |first1=Michael |title=Palestine Action activists hit with felony charges over New Hampshire Elbit protest |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/02/palestine-action-activists-hit-with-felony-charges-over-new-hampshire-elbit-protest/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=27 February 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref> However, the felony charges were later dropped and the actionists pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief and criminal trespass. They served 60 days in jail as a result. <ref>{{cite web|title=Merrimack 4 defeat felony charges |url=https://mondoweiss.net/2024/09/merrimack-4-defeat-felony-charges/ |website=mondoweiss.net |date=25 September 2024 |publisher=Mondoweiss |access-date=28 February 2025}}</ref>

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