France-Israel Football Match Under Heightened Security Amid Tensions
The upcoming France-Israel match at the Stade de France on November 14 is set to have an unprecedented security presence due to recent events, including violent incidents linked to football matches in Amsterdam. With only 20,000 spectators expected and the stadium capacity at 80,000, security measures will involve 4,000 police and security personnel, significantly above the usual deployment for international games. The Israeli government has advised its citizens to avoid attending, while French authorities are implementing stringent controls to ensure safety. President Emmanuel Macron plans to attend, emphasizing the match’s political and diplomatic significance.