French president offers ‘fraternity and solidarity’ as Israel discourages wearing of ‘recognisable Jewish symbols’ abroad
The Elysée said Macron’s presence would ‘send a message of fraternity and solidarity after the intolerable acts of antisemitism that followed the match in Amsterdam’.The Elysée said Macron’s presence would ‘send a message of fraternity and solidarity after the intolerable acts of antisemitism that followed the match in Amsterdam’.
Five people needed hospital treatment and up to 30 were injured in “hit-and-run” attacks in Amsterdam after a match between the Israeli clubAuthorities said the Israeli victims were chased and beaten by youths on mopeds after social media calls to target Jews. Maccabi fans were also filmed attacking locals, burning a Palestinian flag and chanting racist anti-Arab slogans.
Even with the reduced ticket sales, between 4,000 and 5,000 police officers and gendarmes will be mobilised, compared with a maximum of 1,300 for a French national team match in a sold-out stadium. They will be deployed inside and outside the Stade de, on public transport and in Paris. In addition, 1,600 security staff have been drafted in for the game. An elite police unit has been assigned to protect the Israeli team.
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