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.
The capital’s police chief said that 2,500 officers would be deployed around the Stade de France stadium in addition to 1,500 others around Paris and on public transportation.
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Thursday's game was held in a tense atmosphere and under exceptional security measures a week after violent clashes broke out in Amsterdam between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli football fans.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer joined French President Emmanuel Macron at a Paris ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of the Armistice on Monday.
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It's the first time a British leader has been hosted for Armistice Day in France since Winston Churchill joined General Charles de Gaulle in 1944, Starmer's office said.
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