Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence
The Paris Police announced the deployment of 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff for the France-Israel match to ensure security.
France and Israel will face off in a UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, which French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to attend, according to the Elysee presidential palace.
On Sunday, Israel’s National Security Council warned its citizens abroad to steer clear of sports and cultural events, including the match in Paris and to be vigilant against violent attacks “disguised as demonstrations.”
Nuñez said that 2,500 police officers would be assigned to secure the Stade de France stadium, located north of Paris, with another 1,500 officers patrolling the city and public transportation.
Rising Tensions in Amsterdam After Attack on Israeli Fans; Police Make New Arrests
Police added that the fire was swiftly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the area. Online images showed individuals damaging property and igniting firecrackers.
According to Amsterdam’s mayor, groups of youths on scooters and foot targeted Israeli fans, assaulting them before fleeing from police.
Dutch Police announced five new arrests on Monday as part of their investigation into the earlier violence. The suspects, aged between 18 and 37, are from Amsterdam and surrounding cities. Four of the suspects remain in custody, while the fifth has been released but still remains a suspect.
