Israel criticises France over restricted defence expo participation

Israel on Tuesday sharply criticised France over its decision to limit Israel’s participation in the Eurosatory defence exhibition, due to take place in Paris in mid-June. In a statement on X, Israel’s Foreign Ministry described France’s decision to exclude Israel from parts of the exhibition as “discriminatory, politically motivated, and deeply disappointing.”  The ministry said that France has, once again, chosen politics over principles. On Monday evening, Israel’s Defence Ministry said French authorities had informed it that Israel would not be allowed to set up a national pavilion at the exhibition and that government representatives would be barred from attending. However, France agreed to allow Israeli companies to display air and missile defence systems only, without offensive weapons or military […]