Authorities who do not want to encounter events similar to those in Amsterdam have assigned 4,000 police officers. The Israeli National Security Council has advised its citizens not to go to Paris for the match.
Security measures have been increased to the highest level for the France-Israel UEFA Nations League match to be played in Paris, the capital of France. Following the incidents that occurred during the match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Netherlands last week, approximately 4,000 police officers will be on duty to prevent possible incidents at the match in Paris. French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced that they have rejected the request to hold the France-Israel football match to be held elsewhere on November 14 in his country.
Heavy security around the stadium
According to a statement by the Paris Police, 2,500 police officers will be deployed around the Stade de France for the France-Israel match to be held on Thursday. 1,500 police officers will be deployed to other parts of the city and around public transportation. In addition, a large security perimeter will be formed with 1,600 security personnel to be on duty at the stadium. Strict security measures will be taken around the Stade de France, where the match will be played, and detailed body searches will be conducted at the entrances to the stadium. It was stated that the French organizers are in constant contact with Israeli authorities and security forces.
Macron will watch the match at the stadium
A statement from the Elysee Palace stated that French President Emmanuel Macron will also support security efforts by watching the match at the Stade de France. The information that Macron will be at the stadium has led to increased security measures for the organization.
Warning to Israeli citizens
The Israeli National Security Council has issued a warning to Israeli citizens abroad to be careful. The statement emphasized that sports and cultural events should be avoided, and that they should not attend the France-Israel match in Paris in particular. It also reminded that all precautions should be taken against violent attacks, and called for caution against possible risks.
Incidents in Amsterdam
The incidents that took place before and after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match played in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, on November 7 brought Israeli fans and Palestinian supporters face to face. Before the match, Israeli fans marched to the stadium accompanied by police and chanted provocative slogans against the Arab people and Palestine. Some Israeli fan groups escalated tensions by removing a Palestinian flag hanging on a street. Following these incidents, Israel reacted by claiming that its fans were facing anti-Semitism.
Following the incidents, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered two planes to be sent to Amsterdam for the safe return of Israeli fans to their country. Israeli officials described the incidents as anti-Semitism, and this claim became a subject of debate in the Netherlands.
Reacting to these events, Palestinian supporters gathered in Amsterdam’s Dam Square to hold a protest. The demonstrators protested the fact that the violence initiated by Israeli supporters was blamed on Palestinians and that these tensions were legitimized under the name of “anti-Semitism.” At least 100 people were detained during the demonstration held in Dam Square, and one protester was reportedly injured and taken to hospital. These incidents have led to increased security measures in the Netherlands, indicating that tensions between the two sides may continue.
Palestinian flag banned
The Palestinian flag has been banned from the France-Israel football match to be held on November 14 in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, the capital of France. According to local media reports, French President Emmanuel Macron will follow the France-Israel match from the Stade de France. Paris Police Chief Laurent Nunez announced that the Palestinian flag has been banned from being brought to the stadium, where the match will be played under heavy security measures. Only the French and Israeli flags will be allowed to be brought to the match.
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