The Nations League match between France and Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday was marred by rising tensions fueled by the Gaza conflict.
French fans booed the Israeli national anthem, while minor scuffles broke out near the Israeli fans' section.
Anti-Israeli protests erupted outside the stadium, and the match itself was overshadowed by political and social unrest.
With French President Macron in attendance, this game became more than just a sporting event – it turned into a flashpoint for growing racial and geopolitical tensions.
Watch as we break down what led to the chaos and what it means for France and Israel’s relations in the context of the ongoing Gaza war.
Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza
In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the devastating war.
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A shocking new video released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows the dramatic assassination of a top Hamas-Hezbollah commander, marking a significant blow to Iran-backed factions operating in the region. The video captures the moments leading up to the strike, which obliterated the target, sending shockwaves across the Middle East. This targeted operation is seen as a major escalation in Israel's ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist networks aligned with Iran, which have been destabilizing the region.
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Overnight in Gaza, relentless airstrikes and shelling between midnight and 3 a.m. marked one of the most violent nights in recent memory. Strikes hit every corner of Gaza City—east, west, and center—leaving families devastated. A bombing on the Bakr family home killed four, while other neighborhoods like Khan Younis, Jabalia, and Rafah faced nonstop attacks. Civil defense bulldozers were destroyed, and key infrastructure was targeted. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, the strategy appears to focus on crippling Gaza’s emergency response capabilities.
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In a surprising statement, Hamas mourned Pope Francis’ passing and praised his firm stand on Gaza. The group lauded the late Pope for promoting interfaith dialogue and opposing genocide, racism, and war crimes—especially his vocal support for Palestinians during the war in Gaza. Hamas acknowledged Pope Francis’ nightly phone calls to Christians in Gaza and his repeated calls for a ceasefire. The statement emphasized joint efforts among faith communities to resist injustice, colonialism, and war, recognizing the Pope as a rare and powerful moral voice in a time of global conflict.
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Israeli airstrike hits tents sheltering displaced Gazans
An Israeli airstrike struck tents housing displaced Palestinians in central Gaza City on Monday, killing at least five people, including two women and a child, according to medics.
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Israeli police continued their search on Tuesday for a swimmer feared to have been attacked by a shark off the Mediterranean coast near Hadera.
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Macron says humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'critical' as he pushes for new ceasefire
The French President called the reopening of aid crossings into the Strip 'absolutely essential' and a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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