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.

PARIS/JERUSALEM: France shut down the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for refusing to remove offensive weapons from display, in a move condemned by Israel…