WELSH peace activists urged the RAF to sever its ties with three Israeli-linked weapons manufacturers today.

Dozens of campaigners gathered at RAF Valley, Ynys Mon, to demand an end to arms sales to the Israeli government by BAE Systems, RTX and Elbit Systems.

The base operates aircraft manufactured by BAE and RTX, while Elbit — a frequent target of pro-Palestinian direct action — has been awarded a £32.5 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to operate four additional aircraft until 2033, the group said.