Business|March 24, 2026|1 min read

Arms manufacturer thrives amid US-Israel war on Iran

Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons manufacturer, has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon. The company benefits from ongoing conflicts while maintaining links to policy-making, prompting activist efforts to force its shutdown.

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Arms manufacturer thrives amid US-Israel war on Iran

Elbit Systems, Israel's largest weapons manufacturer, has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon. Al Jazeera's Hala Al Shami examines how the company benefits from ongoing conflicts, its links to policy-making, and activist efforts to force its shutdown.

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The arms manufacturer's growth comes amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing military operations across multiple fronts in the Middle East.

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