[84166] Stormy protests against Israeli defense companies at the Paris arms exhibition

Stormy protests against Israeli defense companies at the Paris arms exhibition

As part of the 'Eurosatory' international defense exhibition held in the Paris suburbs, widespread protests took place today against the participation of Israeli defense companies. According to gdh, human rights activists blocked the access routes to the exhibition complex as a sign of protest. Sputnik Türkiye, a channel known for its critical stance on Western and Israeli policy, reported that the protesters chanted slogans such as "Israel is a murderer" and "We are all children of Gaza," until the intervention of police forces at the scene.

DoğruHaber and Sondakika Haber Gündem noted that pro-Palestinian activists are actively working against the presence of Israeli companies. In this context, Sondakika Haber Gündem reported that lawyer Elsa Marcel, representing pro-Palestinian activists, claimed that there are attempts in France to silence criticism of Israeli policy.

Meanwhile, it was reported in DoğruHaber regarding a significant decision by the exhibition organizers: the display of offensive weapons manufactured by Israel was banned at the exhibition, which is scheduled to continue until June 19. According to the same source, some of the booths belonging to Israeli companies were closed to visitors and covered with fabric sheets as a result of public pressure and the new guidelines.