ROCHESTER, England, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the entrances to a BAE Systems (BAES.L) factory in southeast England on Friday, targeting Britain's biggest military supplier to call for an end to arms sales to Israel.

Holding up a sign saying "Stop Arming Israel" and waving Palestinian flags, about 50 people stood in front of one entrance at the Rochester, Kent, site, where BAE tests and assembles electronic equipment used on military aircraft and in surveillance systems.

We operate under the tightest regulation and comply fully with all applicable defence export controls, which are subject to ongoing assessment."

The protest at the British facility follows action taken by unions in Belgium and Spain who have refused to handle shipments of military material over the war in Gaza.

There have been regular demonstrations in cities across Europe in recent weeks to show support for Gaza's Palestinians.

A large pro-Palestinian march planned for Saturday in London has caused controversy as it coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War One, prompting fears that counter-protesters could also descend on the capital.

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