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France shuts down 12 Israeli stands at Paris arms fair
France has ordered the closure of 12 Israeli stands at the Eurosatory defence fair near Paris. Organisers said the closures were due to non-compliance with participation conditions set by French authorities.
France secured the closure of 12 Israeli stands at the Eurosatory arms and security fair held near Paris. Fair officials announced the move was made because the stands failed to comply with participation conditions laid down by French authorities.
Charles Beaudouin, who heads the organiser Coges Events, said the decision was implemented because the provisions set by French authorities had to be enforced. Beaudouin confirmed that 12 stands were closed for this reason.
France had banned Israel from exhibiting assault weapons at the 2026 edition of the fair, restricting participation solely to equipment and products related to air defence and ballistic missile defence. Despite this, Israel's defence ministry argued that the companies had met the demands the French government described as "heavy," yet the pavilions were still closed.
Three major Israeli defence firms, among them Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, continued to keep their stands open, Le Monde reported. However, unlike participants from other countries, no weapon models were displayed publicly in those areas.
Anti-war activists also staged a demonstration outside the fairgrounds. The protesters chanted slogans targeting imperialism and Israel's war in Gaza.
This latest tension is yet another episode in the ongoing strain between France and Israel. France recognised the state of Palestine last year; in recent weeks, two Israeli ministers were denied entry to the country.
Pressure regarding Israel also appears to be mounting across Europe. Spain, Ireland and several other European Union members have called on the EU to suspend its partnership agreement with Israel, citing repeated violations of international law. Belgium, Slovenia, Finland, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal and Sweden are among the countries that have backed similar initiatives.
The EU-Israel Association Agreement, signed in June 2000, contains a human rights clause that obliges both sides to respect fundamental rights and democratic principles. A review has found clear evidence indicating that Israel has not complied with these obligations, sources said.
Furthermore, some EU countries are advocating a bloc-wide ban on trade with illegal settlements, as Israel persists in expanding settlements and seizing Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. Calls for Israel to be barred from international sports and cultural organisations are also growing stronger.
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