On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant blasted French President Emmanuel Macron after Israeli delegations were banned from presenting an exhibit at the Euronaval defense show.

Gallant said: “French President Macron’s actions are a disgrace to the French nation and the values of the free world, which he claims to uphold. The decision to discriminate against Israeli defense industries in France a second time – aids Israel’s enemies during war. This builds on the decision to place an arms embargo on the Jewish State.

France has adopted, and is consistently implementing a hostile policy towards the Jewish people. We will continue defending our nation against enemies on seven different fronts, and fighting for our future – with or without France.”

Hours before Gallant’s comments, organizers of the major Euronaval defense show announced that the Israeli delegations visiting the show would not be allowed to host a stand, or exhibit any hardware.

The organizers of the defense show explained: “The French government informed Euronaval of its decision to approve the participation of Israeli delegations at Euronaval 2024, without any stand or exhibition of equipment.

“In accordance with the French government’s decision, Israeli companies and citizens who wish to attend will be welcomed at the show under the conditions listed above.”

Seven Israeli companies are affected by the French Government’s decision.

Last week, Macron called for “stopping the export of weapons” to Israel, claiming blocking arms sales to Israel is the only way to end the war.

“We all know it. It’s the unique lever that would end it,” said Macron.

{Matzav.com}