With thousands of extra security personnel deployed on the streets of Paris and a “double ring” of security thrown around the national stadium, France is taking no chances with Thursday’s soccer match with Israel.

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday night against a controversial gala organised by Israel’s far-right. The event, held in a secret location, intended to raise money for Israel.  It advertised guests such as the Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich,

Israel face France in a Nations League match in Paris on Thursday that will be surrounded by a huge security operation following attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last

Thousands of police are being deployed in Paris to ensure security at Thursday’s France-Israel football international, a week after violence in Amsterdam in which Maccabi Tel Aviv fans came under attack.

Paris is bolstering security for the France-Israel soccer match at Stade de France, following recent clashes in Amsterdam. Concerns are high due to strained diplomatic ties amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Paris police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation.

After the attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam, Israel has issued a warning to its citizens wishing to attend events, including the team's soccer match against France this week.

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

France and Israel will play in a UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron expected to attend.

In the aftermath of violent anti-Semitic clashes during a football match between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch team Ajax in Amsterdam, Israel has urged its citizens to stay away from the upcoming France-Israel football match.