In a draconian move, four of the five were given 12 months sentences. One was handed a 14 month sentence. They will be expected to serve half of their sentences in prison.
Thales is one of the world's largest arms companies - producing armoured vehicles, missile systems and drones. The company works in partnership with Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons producer, to manufacture military drones which are "battle-tested" on the Palestinian people.
Donations will be used to cover costs associated with supporting the activists and their loved ones during their imprisonment, including:
- In prison costs for each activist
- Travel costs to visit the imprisoned activists
- Bills of imprisoned activists