Israeli Exhibits Shut Down at Paris Airshow
Israeli company exhibits at the Paris Airshow have been shut down due to non-compliance with French security directives. An official from Israel's defense ministry confirmed the closure, following instructions from French authorities to remove offensive weapons from the displays, which the companies failed to do.
In a surprising turn of events, the Paris Airshow organizers have shuttered the exhibits of four main Israeli companies. An official from Israel's ministry of defense confirmed the closures, which occurred on the opening day of the show.
An unnamed source revealed that the instruction originated from French authorities. This followed concerns raised by a French security agency about the display of offensive or kinetic weapons on the Israeli company stands, which were supposed to be removed prior to the event.
Gifas, the organizer of the prestigious airshow, acknowledged that some stands were indeed closed but refrained from providing further details on the matter.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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