This photograph shows the closed Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Israeli Pavillon during the International Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025. (Photo by Alain Jocard / AFP)
Paris: France on Monday blocked access to the stands of five Israeli arms manufacturers at the Paris Air show for displaying "offensive weapons", according to a French government source.
A black wall blocked off stands run by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Rafael, Uvision, Elbit and Aeronautics for showing "offensive weapons", including those used in Gaza, which allegedly violated terms made with Israel, said the source.
Rafael, Elbit and IAI produce guided bombs and missiles, while Uvision and Aeronautics produce drones.
The Israeli Ministry of Defence denounced the decision in a statement, calling it a form of "segregation" against the Israeli companies.
Some 75 companies related to weapons production were set to participate at the show which opened on Monday, with military jets, helicopters and drones on display.
More than 2,400 companies from 48 countries are showing off their hardware at the weeklong event at the Le Bourget airfield on the outskirts of the French capital.
