Massive security deployment in Paris for the France-Israel game
Paris police are deploying additional officers to enhance security for the upcoming football match between France and Israel. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Following violent clashes in Amsterdam last week, additional security measures are being implemented for a “high-risk” football match between France and Israel scheduled for Thursday in Paris.
In Amsterdam, rioters injured at least ten individuals after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch club Ajax. Officials in Amsterdam, Israel, and across Europe have condemned the mob violence as anti-Semitic. However, some media outlets, including those in Iran, have pointed fingers at Israeli football hooligans, alleging that they chanted anti-Arab slurs and vandalized Palestinian flags while marching through the city on Wednesday night.
The UEFA National League match is set to occur at the Stade de France on Thursday.
The Elysee Palace has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron, expected to attend the match, aims to “send a message of fraternity and solidarity” in response to the “intolerable” acts of anti-Semitism seen in Amsterdam.
Approximately 2,500 police officers will be deployed around the venue, with an additional 1,500 securing public transportation. Furthermore, 1,600 security personnel will oversee safety inside the stadium, while members of France’s elite police unit will provide security for the Israeli team.
“There’s a context, tensions that make that match a high-risk event for us,” noted Paris police chief Laurent Nunez on BFM TV on Sunday, referring to international tensions resulting from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. He added, “We will not tolerate any overspill or disturbances to public order,” stating there would be a counter-terrorism security perimeter established around the stadium.
Last week, a group of pro-Palestinian activists protested the match in front of The French Football Federation in Paris, displaying banners with slogans like: “No to France-Israel Match at Stade de France,” and “Stop Genocide, Silence Kills.” The Jewish youth movement Betar announced plans for a counter-rally to combat antisemitism.
Simultaneously, Israeli authorities, who have previously labeled the clashes in Amsterdam as “pogroms,” have advised fans to refrain from attending the match. So far, only about a quarter of the available tickets have been sold, according to the French Football Federation (FFF).
Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza last October, anti-Semitic incidents have surged, following a militant attack that resulted in the deaths of around 1,100 people in Israel. The subsequent Israeli military operations against Hamas in Gaza, which have led to significant civilian casualties, have triggered pro-Palestinian and anti-war demonstrations worldwide.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
In Amsterdam, rioters injured at least ten individuals after a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch club Ajax. Officials in Amsterdam, Israel, and across Europe have condemned the mob violence as anti-Semitic. However, some media outlets, including those in Iran, have pointed fingers at Israeli football hooligans, alleging that they chanted anti-Arab slurs and vandalized Palestinian flags while marching through the city on Wednesday night.
The UEFA National League match is set to occur at the Stade de France on Thursday.
The Elysee Palace has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron, expected to attend the match, aims to “send a message of fraternity and solidarity” in response to the “intolerable” acts of anti-Semitism seen in Amsterdam.
Approximately 2,500 police officers will be deployed around the venue, with an additional 1,500 securing public transportation. Furthermore, 1,600 security personnel will oversee safety inside the stadium, while members of France’s elite police unit will provide security for the Israeli team.
“There’s a context, tensions that make that match a high-risk event for us,” noted Paris police chief Laurent Nunez on BFM TV on Sunday, referring to international tensions resulting from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. He added, “We will not tolerate any overspill or disturbances to public order,” stating there would be a counter-terrorism security perimeter established around the stadium.
Last week, a group of pro-Palestinian activists protested the match in front of The French Football Federation in Paris, displaying banners with slogans like: “No to France-Israel Match at Stade de France,” and “Stop Genocide, Silence Kills.” The Jewish youth movement Betar announced plans for a counter-rally to combat antisemitism.
Simultaneously, Israeli authorities, who have previously labeled the clashes in Amsterdam as “pogroms,” have advised fans to refrain from attending the match. So far, only about a quarter of the available tickets have been sold, according to the French Football Federation (FFF).
Since the onset of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza last October, anti-Semitic incidents have surged, following a militant attack that resulted in the deaths of around 1,100 people in Israel. The subsequent Israeli military operations against Hamas in Gaza, which have led to significant civilian casualties, have triggered pro-Palestinian and anti-war demonstrations worldwide.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
