Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron had given him assurances that Israeli companies would be able to take part in the Paris Air Show.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron has stressed the importance of Israel taking part in next June’s Paris Air Show. Last year, France barred Israel from participating in a naval weapons exhibition, citing its war on Lebanon and ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

The Israeli prime minister's office said Israeli companies would be allowed at the event in June after a call between the two leaders. Last year, France twice sought to restrict the presence of Israeli companies at defense fairs on its soil.

France may allow Israeli companies to participate in the Paris Air Show, following a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. Discussions between French President Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu focused on hostages and aid to Gaza.

France is open to Israeli companies joining the Paris Air Show, following ceasefire agreements in Gaza and Lebanon, as discussed by Macron and Netanyahu.

French President Emmanuel Macron has assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israeli companies can participate in the Paris Air Show. This follows a ban last year due to tensions over Israeli military operations in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Sunday French President Emmanuel Macron had given him assurances that Israeli companies would be able to take part in the Paris Air Show. The two had a phone conversation during which the assurance was given,

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