Thousands of security personnel have been added in Paris ahead of an international soccer match between France and Israel that comes a week after violent clashes in Amsterdam targeting Israeli fans. Authorities in the French capital are deploying 4,000 police, including elite tactical officers, and 1,600 private security guards ahead of Thursday’s match at the Stade de France outside Paris. Last week, Israeli soccer fans visiting the Dutch capital were chased and beaten by crowds in what officials from both countries described as antisemitic attacks . Videos circulated online last week showing Maccabi fans pulling down a Palestinian flag and chanting anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian slogans. There were also reports of violence involving Maccabi fans.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 14, 2024 18:20 UTC