France vs Israel football match: Heavy security in Paris due to fears of violence

There's heightened security across the French capital ahead of a football match between France and Israel.
Some 4,0000 police officers are being deployed across the city and around the stadium.
An elite police unit will also be guarding the visiting Israeli team.
The measures come a week after the post-match violence in the Netherlands following a match between the Amsterdam team and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Parisians are divided about hosting the match in their city.
Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler has the latest from Paris, France.
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[@SuriyaBano-g8i]

Ppl not showing up for game is even bigger slap than protest

[@ChampS-u9e]

that bl4k lady should try to stand next to Israel Zionist and learn the truth hidden by mainstream media

[@Kimmy_95]

@@SuriyaBano-g8i Exactly. Always more effective when money is involved.

[@FR33_PALESTIN33]

The fact that israelie football clubs haven't been banned from participating in international competitions, in light of what's going on in Palestine, and now Lebanon, is disgusting.

[@moonshine9902]

Agreed. Especially, as Russia is banned.

[@gooddaymba6641]

Western world for you. Double standards.

[@christ4209]

For defending itself. Lol russia isn't defending itself it's a murder machine .big difference

[@Jon962-h4i]

Oh well never mind. You’ll get over it.

[@obsoletecd-rom]

Islam is disgusting. Religion of lies and deceit. Harboring hamas and hezbolah within your Islamic countries, that’s disgusting. Using your own people as collateral, that’s disgusting.

[@MF-qq1co]

1 Rule for Israel, 1 rule for the rest of the world. "Sports should not mix with politics" but Russia got the opposite treatment. Hypocrites!

[@Jon962-h4i]

That’s what happens when you attack someone else’s country.

[@GunsmasOykot]

Israel got the golden ticket.

[@CasualsLOVECanelo]

It's not fair to russian athletes either tbh these bąns don't do anything other than institutionalize rahcism

[@CasualsLOVECanelo]

These bans don't do anything other than legalıze rah-cism. I hope they unban russia

[@pauldean8638]

Well said

[@wizi6810]

As a french citizen, i am highly dissapointed. Our government doesn't care about our opinion.

[@TooShyForTea]

Join the club, the western governments are ignoring the violation of UN human rights, laws, and it's own casualties. This is a dangerous precedent for the world and our freedom.

[@jmcg9822]

It’s like you’re turning into my country, America, owned by Israel.

[@alialammar7080]

Interesting comment. I heard this from English people, last week from the Dutch. I've also heard it from Italians, Germans, Belgians, Norwegians, Swedish, etc... My question is: Aren't all these countries DEMOCRATIC? Where is the Democracy then? Just every 4 years they make you think you count for something, and then they don't listen to you until the next elections? I share your disapointment

[@TruthTeller8888]

Invite more isla😂

[@ljubanrajic8713]

Ti si izgleda prvo musliman . Pa francuski gradjanin kad dobijas novac

[@doggieclaude]

I'm proud of the French for mostly not buying tickets and not going to the game. That is the right strategy. If the football associations don't make any money from Israel games, they'll quietly drop them from the leagues

[@neuberknight575]

well said

[@martinmatino6253]

Most of them didn’t buy because they are afraid of what could happen, but they don’t care about israel of Palestine

[@Fellagha-d9z]

they meet the at gates...

[@guise6011]

That's not how it works. This only hurts the France team not the Israel team as this is away game for them. Also, international games bring a lot of money into the country, so if all the money is spent on security, then clearly the hosting country is the biggest loser, which will impact the cost of living for the French, not Israel. Becareful what you wish for

[@mickeypye2593]

@@guise6011 their money can be done without ...

[@sebyferns7042]

Shame on FIFA. .......

[@pelaubenson1230]

@sebyferns7042..indeed,where`s the FIFA and IOC internatiol olympic committee in all of this..guess in the pockets of their zionist masters!!

[@asdrubalanibal6853]

Shame on Netherlands, France, Germany UK. Shame on the EU. Shame on Europe

[@erezelias3020]

@@sebyferns7042 shame on fifa for not banning the terrorist flags of Palestine - IsIs

[@biachfarm8469]

Double standard..😂 as always

[@jimreily7538]

Why is Maccabi in UEFA anyway? Shouldn't they be in CAF or AFC?

[@resurrectedone7463]

'Offended by everything, ashamed by nothing' has never been so appropriate when describing Israel.

[@akpewebiakolo7517]

Antisemitism has destroyed you 😢I feel so sorry for you 😢

[@Steamandstream]

lf there has been continous .Jewish presence in the land between the Mediterranean river & Jordan sea for thousands of years they are still the rightful owners, sorry

[@AryanNation]

@@akpewebiakolo7517Zionism has destroyed you I feel sorry for you 😢😢😢

[@trinisniper7064]

Well said another Zionist chosen victim

[@jbri1]

@@Steamandstream true or not, that's not the point.

[@MB-dp1rj]

Why is this match even scheduled...surely Israel should have been banned from participating in global football matches during the Gaza genocide? Russia has been banned for various international events due to the Ukraine War. Absurd!! Lies. lies regarding Amsterdam.

[@ShameOnZionists]

why dont they ban Israel from Football game.

[@Aleph-alpha]

The real question is, why people want to play against Israeli team, which is pretty weak. I don’t even want to watch that boring game.

[@Fellagha-d9z]

because its their masters

[@K_asf1234]

Why don't they ban them from the World ?

[@ShameOnZionists]

@@Aleph-alpha i dont watch either

[@sloopjb5359]

They are too busy banning Palestine from existence

[@kingwbm3721]

I like how they're portraying that the protesters are the bad not the hooligan Ts that attacked people.

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

Can we no longer enjoy a football game?Europe is flooded with watermelon syndicates... Keep palestine issue in palestine dont disturb other countries Dont let them come. Its like invite Marilyn Manson to your kids birthday

[@thehal991]

a) Israel should be banned b) France team and fans should boycott the match

[@jbri1]

True. I'm diappointed by the France players' and coaches' lack of political awareness

[@nourkh8741]

It wouldn't surprise if some were threatened with sanctions if they did. They still should but at this point I expect everything.

[@bernardnarber4595]

@@jbri1 If they refuse to play they would be called antisemitic, and France is a Israel colony they rule the country so they destroy anyone trying to speak up.

[@azalia423]

Banned as a state

[@bernardnarber4595]

I disagree, the match should stay but the fans should scream "free palestine" during 90 minutes.

[@darkmagus-senior]

The heavy security in Paris is a waste of money, nearly no one is watching this game. It is only the French media that is making so much noise around the game.

[@TheRdamterror]

france cidezens can pay for this mess

[@patriciasamson7096]

by daring to lie about the boycott.. the tickets were sold too late.....🤮

[@danst35]

Why would a country even allow this to go on after seeing what happend last week???

[@patriciasamson7096]

aipac is in france

[@EBENDIESSOHFLAURE]

"sports should not be mixed with politics" Tell me about Russia

[@doggieclaude]

And South Africa

[@doggieclaude]

Ironically considering the lady who made the comment

[@MF-qq1co]

Double standards is common in the west!

[@alikhan-u4x3b]

Remembering Hitler rite

[@thirdworldorder3]

Did Ukraine attack Russia first ??

[@frances-l3f]

Forget football, ALL eyes on North G aza !

[@pg2314]

Crazy how you have to misspell non offensive words like that to avoid your message being automatically blocked on some channels, although i don't think Al Jazeera is one of the KZbin creators adding these words to their blocked words list.

[@jusreapfarmstv]

​@@pg2314 It's KZbin not Al-Jazeera

[@CasualsLOVECanelo]

@jusreapfarmstv it's both. al Jazeera has one of the most restrictive comment sections on the website, but the rest of youtube isn't great either

[@pg2314]

@@jusreapfarmstv It shows content creators can add words to a blocked word list. Like ABC Evening News was blocking the word genocide, but i haven't searched youtube doing it. If youtube was doing it, I'd assume this message wouldn't show from using it now.

[@pg2314]

@@CasualsLOVECanelo you can assume any content creator will do it if it goes against their agenda, In this case Al Jazeera allows it because they're the main outlet against the genocide.

[@neelsood1308]

Why are they even hosting these matches knowing the violence that could break out?

[@bernardnarber4595]

It's even worse the president Macron and his minister will be in the stadium, which means that they welcome Israel with honors, as a french im disgusted but nothing we can do since they deployed an army to protect them.

[@labradoriteatheart]

​@bernardnarber4595 you're not even French, ahmed! 😂

[@patriciasamson7096]

@@labradoriteatheart ppppffff..........................................pignouf !

[@bernardnarber4595]

@@labradoriteatheart And another racist zionist spotted, yet you still wonder why everyone hate you and kick you out of their continent every 50 years🤣🤣🤣

[@SOG7127]

You answered your own question. They are hoping for violence so they can try and push the anti semitism card and in hopes of giving the genocide a makeover. If they can show anti semitism, they feel that gives an excuse for the Israeli terror regimes terror campaign.

[@johnnymematik8649]

Israël is not located in Europe. Why do they compete here in the first place? Is Lebanon welcome in the UEFA?

[@Nonononono209]

Because the isnotreali’s are mostly europeans. They don’t belong in the Middle East/Palestine.

[@faihilman77]

@@johnnymematik8649 they got kicked out of AFC and UEFA was willing to let them in

[@maestrofrags3436]

why is israel participating in sports meant for peace?

[@maestrofrags3436]

can we ban the monsters ?

[@DonCarleone-wp7gm]

@@maestrofrags3436 football music is haram, don't play hear

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

Whether it's the Eurovision Song Contest or a football match, you know they're going to do something bad and later wallow in their beloved victim role

[@labradoriteatheart]

The Israelis have never done anything bad in Eurovision nor in football games.STOP YOUR PROPAGANDA!

[@kingwbm3721]

That black person would have supported apartheid in South Africa as well as long as she wasn't there

[@SergioLeon-e2e]

She is talking rubbish because she want to get the French nationality.

[@alerts9917]

Israel has a right to defend itself because their people were butchered

[@rockykhan6338]

such blacks really disgusts me there brave forefathers who fought against these colonisers agnst slavery must be v proud of these dumb ppl

[@Tamia615]

@@kingwbm3721 Ty for pointing that out.

[@Tamia615]

​@@SergioLeon-e2eShe wanted to be on TV.

[@kingwbm3721]

Could have just banned them

[@Sandra-r1l]

Maybe they can't ,have you thought about that ?

[@kingwbm3721]

@Sandra-r1l France can't ban a foreign country committing geno @cide to come and play in their country? Yes, they can.

[@Sandra-r1l]

@kingwbm3721 If you are so blind , it's not worth answering . Buenas tardes aquí lo dejo .

[@TheRdamterror]

nooooooooooo that antismetic joking bro we al knowe why

[@kingwbm3721]

@Sandra-r1l Sounds like you aren't intelligent enough to even give an answer. When you say cant you actually mean WON'T. There is a difference.

[@THEFIREDLIBRARIAN-iz7po]

Key question: What does it cost France to protect Israelis from a growing negative public opinion -- internationally -- that is their own fault?

[@momo160769]

Please BOYCOTT !!! Don’t even watch it!!!

[@labradoriteatheart]

Please MYOB C U NEXT TUESDAY!

[@patriciasamson7096]

I absolutely don’t believe it!! It’s a drug and a release from frustration! this is why the bourgeois insist on it

[@CYRUS313]

From the river to the sea Palestine should be free 🇵🇸 🌏🌎🌍

[@Globe-m6z]

Shame on France😮

[@Kimmy_95]

LOL!!

[@HTMLpopper]

The mystery always remaining of why Israel is even allowed to compete in European leagues.

[@----jiz7048]

Because the arab countries pushed Israel out of asia and this is the only alternative. you could guess it even yourself.

[@ntigcide]

​​@@----jiz7048 And guess where you're gonna be next! Pariah! 😮

[@HTMLpopper]

@@----jiz7048 Israel isn't in Europe my fellow scholar

[@HTMLpopper]

@@----jiz7048 Care to explain what Arab countries have to do with European football?

[@user1qaz2wsx3edc]

​@@HTMLpopper Care to explain what supporters of baby killer,land grabbing thieves have to do with europe?

[@davidrobertson8402]

Yeh... And who pays for all the security? I can't believe they are allowed to play anywhere... Especially after Amsterdam!

[@Jon962-h4i]

Which of course had nothing to do with provocation 😂

[@Kimmy_95]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Lynnfield3440]

Honestly they should just not do the match after what happened in Amsterdam, those Israeli soccer fans behaved unacceptable

[@salehothman449]

Where is the Russian team?

[@zacksdz]

It's no event they should just boycott the game ...

[@melodramaboiiii]

I guess by the second person's logic. She wouldn't have had an issue with France inviting aparthied South Africa to come over and play.

[@butwhy7936]

Playing football.. Thousands die in ghaza.. Is this game so important... People want change... All over the world

[@JohnVanDyk-t3g]

dont have the match you fools

[@corinavandewetering21]

This has nothing to do anymore with footbal. After every action is a plan. They got a free pass in the Netherlands and they get a free pass now. Why?

[@Komputerism]

You can ban Russia. But...?

[@victorpreda2635]

Because unlike Russia, Israel didn't start the War

[@cirkin1932]

​@@victorpreda2635smoothbrain comment

[@tj-nm4xh]

@@victorpreda2635 So who has been occupying Palestinians for 76 years?

[@screamskilos3951]

​@@victorpreda2635bro been using the same arguments all year long like ur NPC bro u have no agency or will of your own. A perfect tool for power.

[@FrancisMcguire-yi8uv]

@victorpreda2635 they wont finish it thats for sure.

[@johnmclaine8573]

If I was French I would simply refuse to play

[@tmbarton1961]

Boycotting rugby games played by the former apartheid regime of South Africa helped lead to that nation being banned from international sporting events, including the Olympics, and that along with the constant BDS pressure brought down that evil regime. Same will happen to Israel It was ordinary citizens at sporting events, who protested the SA apartheid regime, until SA was banned from international events.

[@UltraMaccabi_Natzis]

Even french team isnt ashamed of playing with occupiers.

[@ErwanGuillo]

Some players actually refused to play …

[@nelson4225]

If France loose the financial cost for the UEFA and europe will be even greater, Israelis probably want France to win at this point.

[@jordyb57]

This is insane…. PROTECT ALL PEOPLE ❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@saturnative]

juice have no right to defend themselves.

[@MarcGrinnell]

The match should be canceled after what happened in Holland.

[@AbuSufyan07550]

The French should just boycott that game.

[@TheRdamterror]

the evil dowers ar EXPOSING them selfs

[@moldymush]

BDS the pariah state

[@Fictvision7]

0:52 if that’s the case then why can’t russia play ?

[@buzzing8365]

Shame on France for allowing this game

[@RicoBanani]

Its gonna be more police than spectators. 😂 I guess France has extra money to throw around

[@ouagadougou4672]

FIFA/UEFA should have banned Israel last year. Russia was banned immediately after invading Ukraine. Plus, Russia is actually mostly in Europe. Israel is fully in Asia.

[@shamshulothman1700]

fifa is confused between politics and genocide.

[@DemocracyIsBaal]

One standard for Russia, another standard for Israel!

[@andriy1958]

Don't attend the match, don't buy ticket are the best option.

[@speedybonsky]

4k police + 1600 security for 20k people 😂

[@nalat1suket4nk0]

They provide more security for foreigners then their own citizens....

[@maguettediop7580]

Why is the state that is committing genocide is participating in UEFA and FIFA games while Russia is suspended for its war in Ukraine?

[@luckyluke1503]

Because Its Muslim women and children who are being killed and burnt alive not white European with blonde hair and blue eyes. That is why

[@jojoma4025]

Because both Israel=Zionists Ukraine=Zionists

[@hanesolo3310]

Hypocrisy

[@hanesolo3310]

Hypocrisy

[@deepmishra9940]

Sympathy for Russia but not fo own people 😂😂

[@blahblahbbllaahh]

Not that I think players should be shamed (unlike our leaders) but would love to see star players just refuse to take the field.

[@beasawade6032]

Is this called a sports event ? shame

[@Inna-ih7nv]

Exactly political legalization of worldwide terrorists starts with formation of un

[@corosta]

That woman should welcome Russia to play since she doesnot want to mix politics with sports

[@jimreily7538]

Why is Maccabi playing in UEFA? That's a European club confederation. Every nation bordering Israel either plays in the CAF (African confederation) or the AFC (Asian confederation). Why do Israeli teams play in the European confederation? Genuine question.

[@MDSHAHIDJAMAL-bx8vl]

Israel means a family of 12 tribes Not israel means a country

[@noza7595]

Am i the only one who is questioning why israhel is still playing?

[@daisychainsmusicpublishing4789]

Boycott going to and watching Israel's games..any sport. This is not even anti semitic to say so

[@ResolverResolver]

GOD bless Palestine nd Lebanon,Glory to Lebanon nd Palestine in jesus mighty name Amen ""

[@tryscience]

hopefully in time, responsible people will ask the question - "Is it worth it?"

[@ramie237]

Why asn't this team been ban from playing?

[@nickm1049]

Boycott this match

[@sneakytacos773]

W Mbappe not playing!

[@abuumar187]

Why is Israel still being treated as a normal country??

[@----jiz7048]

Because unlike the arab countries Israel is a normal western liberal democratic country with freedom of speech, civil, human and womens rights and independent judicial system.

[@abuumar187]

@----jiz7048 erm, are you actually being serious?? or is it a joke?? 😂

[@FiremanDuval]

“Sports should not be mixed with politics”. Can’t believe they’re saying that with the knowledge that the sporting bans in the 90s had such a huge hand in the dismantling of apartheid South Africa! Boycott Israel, boycott the United States!!!

[@terencetan5712]

That’s even why there is an Olympics😂

[@----jiz7048]

Good luck to Gods beloved children the Israeli brave team 🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱 God bless you.

[@user1qaz2wsx3edc]

WHERE KNOWLEDGE ENDS,RELIGION BEGINS..

[@mercyserem1821]

It cost 3 million Euro just to protect Israel players 💪☝️🇮🇱🥰🥰💪🤣😂,

[@mobsiesixsixsix9785]

If only the French team had honour.

[@Yellow-IV]

Look at amsterdam, it will be a shitshow

[@nourkh8741]

This is the reason Macron is attending. If his security is at risk the police can behave in a nore brutal manner.

[@nelson4225]

And the french are even better at generating civil unrest.

[@Bisu-k4o]

Wise advice: dont attack Israeli football players, so that u wont cry later again

[@hawaiiflowers7066]

Brie, interesting people that are interviewed are claiming apartheid or colonialism when is Lamas are going into Christian countries in Africa, and forcing them to change religions or face extermination. When somebody is originally from the land, there’s no such thing as colonialism or apartheid. Can’t change the definitions of the words as you see fit.

[@Human-shapedbeing]

They shouldn’t even be allowed to play.

[@usnumberone]

sorry guys , mistake I will NOT attend...

[@PeacePeace-xw8wc]

Israel fans should behave.

[@jamese3114]

“Israel” fans should stop being Nazis.

[@jubai12345]

they cannot

[@jamesdevlin6373]

Impossible.

[@leon3589]

Israel fans should not exist

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

@@jubai12345 watermelon syndicates should behave.

[@jasperdegrood]

After the drama in Amsterdam, I doubt if it is wise; to let this game take place. Better not I think.

[@deepmishra9940]

It show of power we r not afraid of criminals🎉

[@pauldean8638]

👏👏👏 Seb Coe for the president of the Olympics ! He champions sport without politics so it’s inclusive for all . He also stands for the rights of fairness for females meaning only females will compete against females. Two huge hurdles he says he’s been training all his life to be put in that position to sort out wrongs that should of been sorted sooner .

[@umbanajooos]

5500 police and security guards for a match that will be attended by only 20 thousand tickets sold

[@GreenLight-bn4qm]

Viva Palestine 🇵🇸

[@denisenotermans3384]

4.000 police for a game of football???

[@Sa_m-sam]

And 1500 security guards

[@denisenotermans3384]

@@Sa_m-sam omg 😱

[@----jiz7048]

The children of abraham, isaac and jacob, the people of king david and the ancient prophets will prevail, prosper and win as alwayes by the greace of God almighty.

[@PeacePeace-xw8wc]

That black woman have no sense at all

[@MedyZeus]

B women have generally no brains 😂

[@bushrahhh569]

It shame that the white guy has more sense than her at her old age 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@elijahnurse2693]

Telling you man so shamed 🙆🏾

[@beasawade6032]

What black woman ?

[@doggieclaude]

@@elijahnurse2693 South Africa were banned from international sports due to to their anti-black apartheid, making her comment all the more ironic

[@JojoJoget]

Doubt the Israeli fans turned up, people were ready for them this time.

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

The French government has granted permission to carry arms in case Israeli fans feel threatened by the "Watermelon Gang." If they need to use them in self-defense, no charges will be issued.

[@M.saeed247]

😂 you wish....​@@itachiofthesharingan67

[@actthree7810]

@@itachiofthesharingan67 That does sound like something Israel would seek. Turning a sporting event into a war zone.

[@fatmadjoua1630]

@@itachiofthesharingan67for real?? 😂😂

[@bernardnarber4595]

@@fatmadjoua1630 This guy is smoking crack don't listen to him lmao

[@AbdiazizzAbbulahi]

Is israel a European cou try or in the europe continent

[@TravelingPerformers]

Shame on footballll league allowing a genocide cry baby state to play

[@LeanneDewdney-s1p]

This is ridiculously stupid of France.. Thought they was a clever nation. 😢😢😢😢

[@peter_shadow7559]

@LeanneDewdney-s1p France is an intelligent nation but the Western bosses do not allow intelligence to be used.

[@Fo4r444]

This is going to be a war zone,mark my words

[@Important-Translations]

I don't watch lsraeI matches

[@Davidtikva]

U can hate Jews all u want but it wont get u far in life Am yisrael chai 🇮🇱

[@----jiz7048]

Israel 🇮🇱 is the greatest miracle in the history of mankind.

[@rogerboniface8086]

That makes me sick just to read that vomit.

[@user1qaz2wsx3edc]

Netanyahu killed thousands of babies in Gaza;his God millions of babies in Egypt and in the Great Flood.

[@ErwanGuillo]

You mean nightmare right?

[@healer1000040]

I thought Israel is in Asia.

[@nourkh8741]

Most Asian countries simply wouldn't play against them. Besides the population is European. Why else are they participating in Eurovision. Play all sports against Europe. And speak European languages.

[@Krack2805]

they treat them like their kings lol owned

[@L8_80zbby]

This should be interesting. My Maghrebe and Algeezi brothers are gona turn up!

[@freshiG79]

Victim, victim oh please help me

[@mohamedshire2956]

How they protect the evil...

[@----jiz7048]

Evil hamas,

[@NarveyTheDuckToller]

What a waste of police resources.

[@andyrzx8300]

Israel in Europe? WtF🤣 R.I.P Fifa🤭

[@andikardian9014]

I used to hate people who reject Israel to play u20 world cup in Indonesia 2023, Indonesia was banned for rejected Israel and can't host the u20 wc. But now I'm understand why. If their fans come and stay here for weeks, maybe they'll spark massive riot. But idc how FIFA rules works. They banned Russia but not Israel. They banned Indonesia for rejected a country in war to play instead. They banned a country not in war to let a country in war play. What kind of logic is that.

[@No1001-w8m]

Listening to Al-Jazeera interview the people on the street makes you realize just how people are ignorant/awful.

[@ibtisamkaram6636]

Free palestine ❤

[@----jiz7048]

But there is no palestine.

[@ibtisamkaram6636]

Free palestine ❤❤❤❤❤​@@----jiz7048

[@VinafinZ166]

Stop genocide

[@----jiz7048]

You probably mean the arab world genocide against the jewish people.

[@pilimwanza8117]

So, do we consider Israel as Country in Europe or the Middle East. 🤔 Or it depends on where they will benefit from a particular thing.? I don't get it