France, June 18 -- Israeli defence company Rafael says it will sue the French government after its stand at the Paris Air Show was blocked off when the company refused to remove attack weapons. French authorities said the decision was taken in light of the war in Gaza.

Since Monday morning, four Israeli booths - Rafael, Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries and UVision - have been hidden behind black wooden panels.

French authorities said the companies were displaying "offensive weapons", which were not permitted under a pre-agreed framework with the Israeli government.

Faced with the companies' refusal to remove the equipment, the booths were fenced off during the night from Sunday to Monday. Legal threat over losses

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