Israel To Present At Paris Air Show Despite War

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PARIS—The Israeli Defense Ministry has given the green light for the country’s defense industry to participate in the Paris Air Show despite the ongoing military campaign against Iran.

Both defense industry and defense export agency pavilions will be open, officials said June 15.

However, the ministry noted that the presence will be more limited than planned because of flight cancellations preventing some from traveling. The fighting has seen Israel strike targets in Iran and Tehran responding with waves of ballistic missile and drone attacks.

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