Israel’s foreign minister has announced he is taking “legal and diplomatic measures” against the decision by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, to ban Israeli companies from showing their wares at an arms fair in Paris next month.
Israel Katz described the “boycott” as an anti-democratic measure that was “not acceptable, especially between friendly nations”.
Katz did not elaborate on the measures he had in mind and the French government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Organisers of the Euronaval Salon, a naval defence fair due to take place between 4 and 7 November, told Reuters that after a decision by the French government no Israeli stands or exhibits would be allowed, although delegates could attend.
Is the EU “funding” them? I thought all arms to Israel were for profit. Because if they aren’t, they should be sent to Ukraine instead if possible.
For Germany at least weapons are in part sold and in part gifted as military aid.
I dont think the EU as institution does, but probably some other EU countries also gift weapons.
In regards to Ukraine the thing is that production is limited. So anything that is useful to Ukraine but instead sold to Israel is a preventable opportunity loss for Ukraine.