Pakistan, June 16 -- Paris - France closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow after the firms refused to remove offensive weapons from their displays. This decision, made by French authorities, has caused sharp criticism from Israel and highlighted growing tensions between the two traditional allies.
The Israeli companies affected include Elbit Systems, Rafael, IAI, and Uvision. French security officials had directed these companies to remove offensive or kinetic weapons, but they did not comply. Meanwhile, three smaller Israeli stands without weapons and the Israeli Ministry of Defence stand remain open.
France's move reflects its shifting stance towards Israel, especially concerning military actions in Gaza and other...