France bans Israeli officials from participating in defense expo in Paris

03-Jun-2026

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France has barred Israel from fully participating in the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris, restricting Israeli companies to displaying only air defence systems and banning government representatives from attending. This decision reflects escalating tensions between the two nations, following bans on Israeli officials and halted defence procurement by Israel. 

France's actions have been criticized by Israel as politically motivated and discriminatory. Eurosatory, a key global defence trade fair, now embodies the growing diplomatic rift between Paris and Jerusalem affecting military cooperation and regional security dialogue.