France, June 16 -- Tensions have persisted in French-Israeli relations, with France recognising Palestinian statehood last year and two far-right Israeli ministers banned from entering the country in recent weeks.

The stands at the Eurosatory arms and security trade show were "closed due to non-compliance with participation conditions set by the French authorities," the organiser, Coges Events, said in a statement to French press agency AFP.

It said it was required to enforce decisions of the French authorities.

"As a result, 12 booths had to be closed," Charles Beaudouin, head of Coges Events, said in the statement.

France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at the 2026 edition of the exhibition and restricted the dis...