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Israeli arms firm Rafael to sue France over sealed booth at Paris Air Show

French police secure the area in front of the closed IAI and Rafael stands at the Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport on 16 June 2025. REUTERS - Benoit Tessier

Israeli defence company Rafael says it will sue the French government after its stand at the Paris Air Show was blocked off when the company refused to remove attack weapons. French authorities said the decision was taken in light of the war in Gaza.

Since Monday morning, four Israeli booths – Rafael, Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries and UVision – have been hidden behind black wooden panels.

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