Macron to attend ‘high-risk’ France-Israel football match

French president offers ‘fraternity and solidarity’ as Israel discourages wearing of ‘Jewish symbols’ abroadEmmanuel Macron will attend the France-Israel football match at the Stade de France on Thursday in a gesture of “fraternity and solidarity” after attacks on Jewish fans in Amsterdam last week.Thousands of extra police will be on duty for the game taking place against a backdrop of high tension caused by the conflict in Gaza. Continue reading...

Macron to attend ‘high-risk’ France-Israel football match

French president offers ‘fraternity and solidarity’ as Israel discourages wearing of ‘Jewish symbols’ abroad

Emmanuel Macron will attend the France-Israel football match at the Stade de France on Thursday in a gesture of “fraternity and solidarity” after attacks on Jewish fans in Amsterdam last week.

Thousands of extra police will be on duty for the game taking place against a backdrop of high tension caused by the conflict in Gaza. Continue reading...