France to Host Israel in Nations League Match

French authorities have confirmed that the Nations League soccer match between France and Israel will be held at the Stade de France on November 14, 2024, and will be open to the public. This decision comes amid ongoing security concerns due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. The match was previously considered for relocation to the Parc des Princes due to safety issues, with authorities weighing the benefits of managing a smaller crowd. Despite heightened security measures anticipated for the event, including elite units being deployed, the match will proceed under 'usual conditions' as indicated by Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez. Notably, Israel's national team has played all its home games in Hungary since the conflict escalated, and other countries have opted for closed-door matches against Israel due to security risks. The situation will be closely monitored leading up to the event, with adjustments to security protocols possible depending on prevailing threats.