Argov said that Belgium and Austria in particular were creating difficulties for exporters sending products to Israel. Even small orders, totaling only 25 handguns, were being turned down, he said.

A Belgian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that there was no decision to limit arms exports to Israel.

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