Tight Security for France-Israel Soccer Match

Ahead of the Nations League soccer match between France and Israel, Paris authorities have implemented extensive security measures, deploying 4,000 police officers due to concerns over potential violence following recent antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam. French police chief Laurent Nuñez assured that all safety conditions would be met, expressing zero tolerance for troublemakers and highlighting the match as a 'high-risk' event. Pro-Palestinian protests occurred in Paris, with demonstrators calling for a boycott of the match, reflecting heightened tensions related to Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza. Attendance at the game is expected to be low, with only about 13,000 spectators anticipated in the 80,000-capacity Stade de France. The situation has prompted Israel to advise its fans to avoid the match, fearing a repeat of the violence witnessed in the Netherlands. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to attend to denounce antisemitism, reinforcing France's commitment to combating violence during the event.