France Bans Israeli Weapons at Paris Air Show, Sparking Fury
Israel’s fury over France’s decision to shut down several of its weapons stands at the Paris Airshow is understandable at first glance. The images of black partitions separating these stands from the rest of the exhibition certainly look dramatic, prompting strong reactions and accusations of unfair treatment. The Israeli government’s claim that the French government reneged on a pre-agreed list of allowable exhibits, changing the rules at the last minute, adds fuel to the fire. This late notice, allegedly issued just hours before the show’s opening, undeniably caused significant disruption and inconvenience for the affected Israeli companies.
However, the situation isn’t quite as black and white as the initial headlines suggest.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood