VILLEPINTE, France: A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defense and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.
Tensions have persisted in French-Israeli relations, with France recognizing Palestinian statehood last year and two far-right Israeli ministers banned from entering the country in recent weeks.
The stands at the Eurosatory arms and security trade show were “closed due to non-compliance with participation conditions set by the French authorities,” the organizer, Coges Events, said in a statement to AFP.
It said it was required to enforce decisions of the French authorities.
“As a result, 12 booths had to be closed,” Charles Beaudouin, head of Coges Events, said in the statement.
