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Israel's Defense Ministry condemned France's decision to erect black partition walls around some Israeli defense exhibits at the Paris Air Show. The move, following a French government order, isolated Israeli booths, despite a court ruling allowing Israeli participation. Israel claims the walls are due to political considerations and a rejection of a demand to remove offensive weapons, while a French official says exhibitors were given prior notice about disallowed equipment. The Israeli company IAI reported being shocked by the sudden wall construction after setting up its booth. The French government maintains ultimate control over exhibit approvals.

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