Tensions Rise as France Bans Israeli Officials From Major Arms Show
Israeli firms may show only air and missile defense systems as France blocks government officials and offensive weapons from the Paris arms exhibition.
- On Monday, France banned Israeli government officials from the upcoming Eurosatory defense exhibition and restricted companies to displaying only anti-air and missile defense systems at the Paris weapons show.
- French criticism of Israeli military campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon has soured diplomatic ties since late 2023, with French President Emmanuel Macron's government also lambasting the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran earlier this year.
- COGES Events president Charles Beaudouin confirmed that only anti-ballistic and anti-air systems are authorized, stating, "if an exhibitor is also a rocket manufacturer, they will not be allowed to display them."
- Denouncing the move as "a disgraceful decision," the Israeli defense ministry announced it would be "unable to participate in the exhibition or establish a national pavilion" due to the restrictions.
- These measures follow previous bilateral tensions, including April's defense procurement halt by Israel and French President Emmanuel Macron's decision last year to recognize Palestinian statehood.
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