Israeli fans 'welcome' at France-Israel clash, French Europe minister says

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12 November 2024 at 9:31 am·1-min read

The UEFA Nations League match between France and Israel at the Stade de France in Paris is scheduled for Thursday14 November, 2024.

Israeli footballers and supporters "are welcome" at the France v Israel Nations League match on Thursday at the Stade de France in Paris, said French Europe minister on Tuesday.

The UEFA Nations League match between France and Israel at the Stade de France scheduled for Thursday will take place amid fears of potential disturbances following violence against Jewish supporters last week in Amsterdam during the match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

"Israeli footballers and supporters are welcome in Paris," just as Israeli athletes and supporters were welcomed during the Paris Olympics last summer, stated Europe minister Benjamin Haddad in an interview with the French news channel CNews, which was also broadcast on Europe 1 radio.

He further expressed satisfaction that France had "not yielded to intimidation" or "blackmail" by keeping the France-Israel match at the Stade de France, emphasizing the importance of the presence of President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier as a gesture of "friendship."

The Paris police chief will deploy 4,000 police officers and gendarmes to secure the event. And France's elite police unit (Raid) will provide security for the Israeli team.

(with AFP)

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