Campaign launched against French purchase of Israeli drones as senators demand deal be abandoned
30 December 2011
French boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigners have called on their government to abandon a €318 million deal to buy Heron TP drones from Israel Aircraft Industries. Meanwhile, senior members of France’s Senate have called publicly for the country to abandon the purchase on grounds that the Israeli drones are unsuited to the needs of the armed forces. Read more about Campaign launched against French purchase of Israeli drones as senators demand deal be abandoned