Israelis asked to pledge no arms trade at Paris show

Only Israeli attendees at Eurosatory 2024 required to sign form following French court ban on Israeli firms over alleged war crimes; organizers apologize and note they are appealing the ruling

Tamar Sebok, Itamar Eichner|
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Israelis visiting the Eurosatory 2024 arms show in Paris were made to sign a commitment that they would not cooperate with Israeli companies that were banned from participation, over alleged war crimes. Organizers said this was the result of a hasty decision taken because of the restrictions on Israeli participation, that was forced on them.
"This is an unfortunate initiative, rashly decided because of the court ruling on June 14," the organizers said, adding their apology and pointing out that they had appealed the ruling.
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ראש הקריף הישראלי תוקף את ירד הנשק הצרפתי
ראש הקריף הישראלי תוקף את ירד הנשק הצרפתי
Form Israeli visitors to Eurosatory 2024 made to sign
Citing suspicions of war crimes in Gaza, France canceled the participation of 74 Israeli defense companies, which were expected to play a significant role in the exhibition. A video from the event shows the area designated for the Israeli companies, now used as a storage space, located directly opposite the VIP room.
Despite the ban, the court's decision was not prominently displayed. Instead, a small sign was placed at the exit of the suburban train station leading to the exhibition. The sign clearly stated that the entry of representatives and companies selling Israeli products or collaborating with Israeli firms was prohibited. Those ignoring the sign encountered a small pro-Palestinian protest, where about 20 people waved Palestinian flags and held a banner reading: "The Jewish-French Union for Peace," while chanting "Israel is a murderer."
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Turkish pavilion at Eurosatory 2024
(Photo: Tamar Sebok)
Exhibitors at the event avoided interacting with the few Israeli visitors. "We are not allowed to speak with Israeli representatives," said a representative from a French drone company.
Another pavilion provided a full explanation of ballistic missiles manufactured in Turkey, assuring they were "tested in combat conditions," but the representative chose to remain anonymous. Officials at one pavilion acknowledged that their products contained Israeli components, which were "removed" from the list for the exhibition. Turkish and Abu Dhabi representatives showcasing an armored ambulance ended their conversation with Ynet when they realized the Israeli connection.
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France 2024 <> Vichy 40/'45. Finally the masks of respectability fall of. French antisemitism at full display. France always had it's priorities wrong speaking with a forked tongue. But the end is near...for Macron & his not so bell France. Le Caliphate Francais will take over soon! SUE THEM..... for Antisemitism, Racism, Discrimination & breach of contract + financial loss !
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