A soccer match between France and Israel was marred by violence and political protests Thursday, underscoring deep tensions between the two countries and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Despite a nearly empty stadium, clashes erupted among fans, particularly in the northern stands where French supporters were gathered. Security forces struggled to contain the disturbances, leading to the creation of a security barrier.
Outside the stadium, hundreds of protesters gathered in Saint-Denis to denounce France’s support for Israel and its actions in Gaza. The protest coincided with a UN report condemning Israel’s military tactics as potentially amounting to genocide. Prominent French politicians joined the protest, criticizing the French government’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The match itself was highly politicized, with the presence of numerous high-ranking French officials drawing criticism.
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