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Christmas Greeting from Raytheon to Palestinians![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() We make the software that guides the IDF missiles down your chimneys this Christmas Feic Press Release 5th December 2002 A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM DERRY TO BETHLEHEM PEACE ON EARTH? The Foyle Ethical Investment Campaign's December vigil against the arms trade and Raytheon, the world's largest missile manufacturer, takes place on Saturday DEC 7th 2002, at the usual time and place - Raytheon, Branch Road, Derry at 5.00pm. This month's theme is 'peace on earth' and we will be 'spotlighting' the use of Raytheon products in Palestine. Amongst the tonnes of missiles in the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) arsenal are Raytheon products: AGM 65 Maverick; AIM 7 Sparrow; AIM 9 Sidewinder and AIM 120 B AMRAAM. Supporters are urged to bring candles, lights, torches etc. (Tinsel and mince pies optional). UN Secretary General Koffi Annan said: "I feel obliged to call your attention to disturbing patterns in the treatment of civilians and humanitarian relief workers by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)…. Judging from the means
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