The Israeli Ministry of Defense has decided to completely halt all purchases of military equipment from France
The measure was taken because the Israeli government considers Paris to have adopted a hostile stance towards the country, especially after the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023.
According to information released by Israeli media, the Director-General of the Ministry of Defense, Amir Baram, ordered the termination of all existing contracts with French companies.
From now on, Israel will prioritize equipment manufactured domestically and purchases from nations considered friendly.
This decision comes amid a series of recent tensions.
France imposed restrictions on the participation of Israeli companies in international defense fairs, such as the Paris Air Show, and supported a UN resolution calling for an arms embargo against Israel.
In June, during the 12-day war with Iran, the Israeli pavilion at the Paris trade fair was partially blocked, which the Israeli Ministry of Defense described as “anti-Semitic trade exclusion” and an attempt to harm Israel’s defense industry for the benefit of France.
At the time, Israeli authorities recalled that the country was fighting a just war to eliminate nuclear and ballistic threats affecting not only the Middle East, but also Europe and the entire world.
A French court had previously overturned some of these restrictions, considering them discriminatory and contrary to the principle of equality.
With this change, Israel reinforces its strategy of reducing its dependence on countries that demonstrate diplomatic positions contrary to its right to defend itself.
The focus now is on strengthening domestic arms production and seeking more reliable partnerships, ensuring greater autonomy and security for its Defense Forces.
Published in 04/01/2026 04h19
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