Increased Security Measures Implemented in Paris Following Violence in Amsterdam

Thousands of police officers are being deployed around Paris ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans. The match is expected to be met with widespread protests due to tensions over Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Some 4,000 police officers, including drones, will be ensuring security, with restrictions on flags allowed inside the stadium. Attendance is expected to be low, with only a quarter of the stadium expected to be filled. Protests against the match and the whitewashing of Israeli crimes are planned near the stadium. The increased security measures come after a violent soccer match in Amsterdam and multiple demonstrations in Paris the previous night, focusing on the presence of a far-right Israeli finance minister at a pro-Israel gala. Protesters at these events expressed opposition to the normalization of Israel’s actions in Gaza, where thousands have been killed, including women and children, in the past year. One demonstrator emphasized the determination to continue protesting against Israel’s actions and called for international bodies to take action.

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