At the prestigious Paris defense exhibition, Israeli booths were crowded with senior foreign delegates including chiefs of staff and defense ministers, according to Israeli media reports Thursday evening — despite significant restrictions imposed by France.
A report by Amit Segal (N12) Thursday evening noted that despite France's recent restrictions on Israeli defense firms — including exclusion from some exhibition spaces and legal barriers — the Israeli booths at the Paris air and defense exhibition attracted extensive interest. The report cited the presence of multiple foreign chiefs of staff and defense ministers at the Israeli stands.
The French restrictions, which the Zioneer has previously covered as part of a broader Paris–Jerusalem diplomatic friction, include legal probes into the IDF and the discriminatory exclusion of Israeli firms from international exhibitions. Nevertheless, the high-level attendance signals ongoing demand for Israeli defense technology.
No further details were provided on the specific systems showcased or whether any deals were signed.
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