Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has said he has ordered his ministry to start legal proceedings against French President Emmanuel Macron after France banned Israeli firms from participating in a military naval trade show.
Euronaval, which is organising the show taking place between 4 and 7 November in Paris, said last week that the French government had informed it that Israeli delegations were not allowed to exhibit stands or show equipment, but could attend the event. The French decision affected seven firms.
Katz said in a statement on X: "I have instructed the Foreign Ministry to take legal and diplomatic action against the decision of [Macron] to prevent Israeli companies from showcasing their products at the @SalonEuronaval exhibition in Paris next month.
"The boycott of Israeli companies for the second time, or the imposition of unacceptable conditions, are undemocratic measures that are not acceptable between friendly nations. I urge President Macron to cancel them entirely."
Middle East Eye
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has said he has ordered his ministry to start legal proceedings against French President Emmanuel Macron after France banned Israeli firms from participating in a military naval trade show.
Euronaval, which is organising the show taking place between 4 and 7 November in Paris, said last week that the French government had informed it that Israeli delegations were not allowed to exhibit stands or show equipment, but could attend the event. The French decision affected seven firms.
Katz said in a statement on X: "I have instructed the Foreign Ministry to take legal and diplomatic action against the decision of [Macron] to prevent Israeli companies from showcasing their products at the @SalonEuronaval exhibition in Paris next month.
"The boycott of Israeli companies for the second time, or the imposition of unacceptable conditions, are undemocratic measures that are not acceptable between friendly nations. I urge President Macron to cancel them entirely."
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