France shuts down 12 Israeli company stands at the Eurosatory defence and security trade show near Paris, prompting an official backlash from Israeli authorities. The organiser, Coges Events, says the stands are closed due to “non-compliance with participation conditions set by French authorities.” The action occurs amid wider strains in French-Israeli relations. France recently recognized Palestinian statehood, and in recent weeks it also bans two Israeli far-right ministers from entering the country. Israel’s response is described by multiple outlets as outrage at the decision. The affected stands are part of the international exhibition, which brings together defence and security companies from multiple countries. The French government’s stated justification is compliance with event participation rules, while the broader political context is cited by outlets as part of the reason the move is being interpreted as a sign of the relationship’s deterioration. The dispute reflects the intersection of regulatory enforcement at major international events and ongoing diplomatic tensions between France and Israel.