Thousands of police officers are set to be deployed around Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week's violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans.

Maccabi supporters also tore down flags, vandalized a taxi and set a Palestinian flag on fire, Amsterdam police said. This Thursday’s UEFA Nations League match between France and Israel will take place in the Stade de France, the centerpiece of Paris ...

Bezalel Smotrich, the controversial Israeli Minister of Finance, was scheduled to attend an event by a far-right organization in Paris just before, further escalating tensions. The police have classified it as a high-risk encounter,