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Paris ramps up security for 'high-risk' France-Israel football clash

French riot police secure the Stade de France on the eve of the Nations League match between France and Israel in Paris. © Franck Fife / AFP

French authorities have mobilised 4,000 police officers for Thursday night's Nations League football match between France and Israel in Paris. The move comes amid security concerns following attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam last week, and a day after thousands protested against a pro-Israel gala in the capital.

Paris police chief Laurent Nunez described the match at the Stade de France as "high risk".

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