Hawzah News Agency - The Paris Air Show, one of the largest and most prestigious defense and aerospace exhibitions in the world, is set to open with dozens of countries and companies represented. Organizers of the Paris Air Show blocked the Israeli pavilion on the eve of the event, covering it in black fabric overnight in what has become a highly unusual diplomatic and defense industry dispute.
According to the Israeli occupation’s Security Ministry, the move came after exhibition organizers, acting on behalf of the French government, issued a directive requiring "Israel's" defense industries to remove offensive weapons from their displays, arguing that they violate standard practice at international defense expos.
The blocking action was carried out in the middle of the night, after representatives from the Israeli occupation’s Security Ministry and affiliated companies had already finalized preparations. The pavilion was sealed and concealed with black fabric by the time morning arrived.
Last October, France barred Israeli firms from participating in the Euronaval trade show scheduled for November 4–7. While delegations were permitted to attend, Israeli defense manufacturers were prohibited from displaying any military equipment, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The Israeli regime’s exclusion, or effective silencing, at the event may signal shifting European attitudes as international pressure grows over its military conduct.
As of now, the Israeli pavilion remains physically blocked.
Source: Al Mayadeen
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