Israel will participate in the annual Paris air show opening May 30. The new Israeli fighter jet, “Kfir,” will not, however, be presented, at the request of the French organizers of the show. Special security precautions will be taken to protect the Israeli stand. Among visitors to the show will probably be large delegations from Egypt and Libya.
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