After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

The Nations League fixture between France and Israel in Paris was marred by scenes inside the stadium, where a number of fans were seen running away from clashes

Israel and France drew 0-0 in a Nations League match at Paris's Stade de France under tight security. Around 4,000 police and 1,600 civilian personnel patrolled to prevent fan violence after recent attacks.…

Israel faces France in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation to prevent a repetition of the attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam last week. The security context has clearly impacted the attendance, with only around 13,000 spectators expected at the game in a venue that holds up to 80,000. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza is joined by Paul Smith, Associate Professor in French History and Politics at the University of Nottingham.

After visiting Israeli football fans were attacked last week in Amsterdam, French police are increasing security for Thursday’s France-Israel match at the Stade de France near Paris.