French-Israeli Football Match Conducted Under Tight Security Amid Tensions
The recent football match between France and Israel ended in a 0-0 draw at the Stade de France, marked by a tense atmosphere and heavy security due to concerns over anti-Semitic incidents. Approximately 4,000 police officers were deployed, following lessons learned from prior events. Despite minor skirmishes during the match, order was swiftly restored. The attendance was around 20,000, far below the stadium’s capacity of 80,000, with some fans boycotting the event in protest of the ongoing violence in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron attended, emphasizing a stand against anti-Semitism.