Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has strongly condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to exclude Israeli defense companies from the upcoming Euronaval trade show in Paris, set for November 4-7. Katz described the move as "undemocratic" and pledged to explore legal and diplomatic avenues to counter the ban. The exclusion, which comes amidst escalating criticism of Israel's military operations in Gaza, has further strained relations between the two nations.
The decision reflects growing tensions, as Macron recently advocated for a halt in arms supplies to Israel, urging the pursuit of a political resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant echoed Katz's sentiments, denouncing Macron's actions as detrimental and aligning with adversarial interests.
Katz emphasized that such measures are unacceptable between friendly nations and signaled Israel’s intent to vigorously challenge the decision on both diplomatic and legal fronts. The controversy adds another layer to the already complex diplomatic landscape surrounding the ongoing conflict, with Israeli leaders viewing Macron's stance as a direct affront to Israel’s security needs.
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