With thousands of extra security personnel deployed on the streets of Paris and a “double ring” of security thrown around the national stadium, France is taking no chances with Thursday’s soccer match with Israel.

Israel face France in a Nations League match in Paris on Thursday that will be surrounded by a huge security operation following attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week.

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday night against a controversial gala organised by Israel’s far-right. The event, held in a secret location, intended to raise money for Israel.  It advertised guests such as the Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich,

There will be a heavy police presence but few visiting fans at Thursday’s soccer match between France and Israel in the Nations League, with authorities in Paris on high alert amid an increasingly tense political climate.

Israel faces France in a Nations League match in Paris today that will be surrounded by a huge security operation following attacks on Israeli football fans

Paris is bolstering security for the France-Israel soccer match at Stade de France, following recent clashes in Amsterdam. Concerns are high due to strained diplomatic ties amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Paris police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation.

After the attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam, Israel has issued a warning to its citizens wishing to attend events, including the team's soccer match against France this week.

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

France and Israel will play in a UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron expected to attend.