Israel’s Gantz Requests Reversal of Decision to Ban Israeli Firms From French Arms Show

An Elbit Systems Ltd. Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is seen at the company’s drone factory in Rehovot, Israel, June 28, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Orel Cohen

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has requested the French government reverse its decision to ban Israeli defense companies from participating in a trade show next month in Paris due to the war in Gaza, according to the Israeli government.

Gantz spoke with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Friday.

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