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October 21, 2024 | 04:57 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, October 20, 2024, that he ordered his ministry to initiate legal action against French President Emmanuel Macron after France banned Israeli firms from participating in a military naval trade show.
The decision to bar Israeli firms is the latest incident in a row fuelled by the Macron government's unease over Israel's conduct in the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Euronaval, the organizer of the Nov. 4-7 event in Paris, said in a statement 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 trade show. The decision affected seven firms, it said.
"I have instructed the Foreign Ministry to take legal and diplomatic action against French President ... decision to prevent Israeli companies from showcasing their products at the @SalonEuronaval exhibition in Paris next month," Katz said in a statement on social platform X.
"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."
Euronaval is one of the largest trade shows in Europe, focusing on naval warfare, and will feature major companies such as BAE Systems, Naval Group, and Fincantieri. Seven Israeli contractors, including industry giants Rafael, Elbit Systems, and Israel Aerospace Industries, were slated to participate.
In recent weeks, Macron has repeatedly called for a halt to arms deliveries to Israel if the weapons are being used in Gaza and Lebanon.
During private discussions on Tuesday, Macron reminded Netanyahu not to “ignore United Nations decisions,” noting that Israel itself was created through a UN resolution.
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