Israeli defense firms suffered a setback at the Paris Air Show this week after a French court declined to overturn restrictions barring them from showcasing offensive weapons, highlighting growing European unease over Israel's war in Gaza. The court ruled it had no authority to challenge a French government directive, which also led organizers to shroud Israeli pavilions in black cloth and post guards to block public access.

A black wall blocked off stands run by Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael, Uvision, Elbit and Aeronautics for showing ‘offensive weapons’, including some used in Gaza.

French government accused of ‘segregation’ after Paris Air Show erects black walls around exhibits