Three Pro-Palestinian groups have blocked the entrance to the Leonardo factory in the north of the capital through a sit-in protest.
Scotland Stop Arming Israel, Workers for a Free Palestine and Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign are understood to be behind the action.
In an image shared on social media, protestors wearing face coverings can be seen sitting in front of the factory entrance on Crewe Toll Road North.
It is understood the protest is ongoing.
Those in attendance could be seen holding Palestinian flags as well as a ‘End Israeli Apartheid’ sign. In a post on Instagram, Scotland Stop Arming Israel said they were protesting the site as they claim it produces parts used by Israeli F-35 jets in Gaza.
Join Edinburgh Live’s Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
They are calling on the UK Government to carry out a complete ban on the sale of weapons and their components to Israel. In their post, they said: “We need your support – sit-in happening NOW outside the Leonardo factory.
“In the face of the government’s failure to impose an arms embargo on Israel, we have taken matters in our own hands and are currently blockading the Leonardo factory. This Edinburgh factory produces components for the F-35s which are used by Israel to kill people in the Gaza Strip and beyond.
“Join us now in directly stopping the flow of arms to Israel. The success of this action depends on your presence/support. The more people join us, the safer we all are! Come and join us or be our witness.
“Despite the recent ceasefire, the Israeli regime retains control of nearly 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip. Palestinians continue to live under daily surveillance, while military drones hover over their heads day in, day out. The killing and maiming never stopped, but only slowed down, and Palestine continues to be occupied.
“Please be informed that police are present. Arrive with a buddy or in a group to maximise safety. Wear a mask and comfortable, warm clothing. Don’t take your phone or documents unless necessary.
“If you do not wish to join the sit-in, you can come and support us from the sidelines.
“The genocide is not over until all of Palestine is free from occupation with Al Quds (Jerusalem) as her capital, and until all Palestinians in exile and in prison can return to their homes.”
Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox
A United Nations commission of inquiry said Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza in a new report published last month.
They said there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group, causing them serious bodily and mental harm, deliberately inflicting conditions calculated to destroy the group, and preventing births.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.10am on Thursday, 16 October we were called to a report of a protest outside a business premises in the Crewe Road North area of Edinburgh.
“Officers are in attendance.”
Leonardo and the Ministry of Defence have been approached for comment.