Israel Denounces French Restrictions on Defense Exhibit
France bans Israeli officials from Eurosatory. France restricts companies to display anti-air and missile defense systems. French criticism of Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon caused diplomatic tensions since 2023. COGES Events president confirms only anti-ballistic and anti-air systems are allowed. Israel denounces the ban as a disgrace and will not participate in the exhibition. Previous tensions include Israel's April defense procurement halt and Macron's 2023 Palestinian statehood recognition