Security alarm in Paris: Macron shows flag in the explosive football game

Security alarm in Paris: Macron shows flag in the explosive football game

Stade de France, 93216 Saint-Denis, Frankreich - Paris is in a state of emergency! The Nation's League duel between France and Israel on Thursday (8:45 p.m.) becomes an explosive security event. After the violent attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam, in which 20 to 30 people were injured, the security forces are on alert. Around 4,000 police officers, including 1,600 in the Stade de France, ensure a smooth process. President Emmanuel Macron will personally be present to set a sign of solidarity.

France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau categorically excluded a laying of the game and emphasizes: "France does not give way back!" The high security measures appear exaggerated in view of only 20,000 expected spectators, but the authorities do not want to take any risk. Police chief Laurent Nuñez assures: "We will have the funds to prevent any public order disorder." The tension is tangible and the security situation is classified as the most delicate match of the year.

travel warning and resistance

Israel's National Security Council has given a travel warning for events abroad that affect Israeli teams. Nevertheless, a group of around 300 Israeli fans plans to visit the game despite the warning. Pro-Israeli activist Mélanie Pauli-Geysse explains: "We don't let extremists intimidate ourselves!" Israeli MP Yossi Taieb criticizes the request to hide Jewish symbols, and says: "This is a crazy announcement."

While the number of Israeli fans will be limited in the Stade de France, numerous high-ranking French politicians, including Prime Minister Michel Barnier and ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy, are expected. The anti -Semitic attacks in Amsterdam were sharply convicted, and the French authorities have already shown during the Olympic Games that they are concerned about the security of Israeli athletes. An elite unit of the police will also ensure the protection of the Israeli team.