France blocks access to Israel arms stands at Paris Air Show
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.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the move on Monday as 'outrageous' and called for it to be 'immediately corrected'.
'Israeli companies have signed contracts with the organisers...it's like creating an Israeli ghetto,' he said on French television channel LCI.
The Israeli Ministry of Defence also denounced the decision in a statement, calling it a form of 'segregation' against the Israeli companies.
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