Paris is on edge ahead of France’s Nations League clash with Israel tonight after protests in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon engulfed parts of the French capital in the last 24 hours. A ring of steel is being erected around State de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis where the UEFA Nations League match will unfold in front of a much-depleted crowd as many are choosing to boycott it.

Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam.

The extraordinary measures come on the back of fan violence in Amsterdam before and after a Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv

Police in Paris have prepared for a "high risk" situation as Israel take on France in a Nations League encounter. The measures come after last weeks violent clashes in Amsterdam.Authorities in France have launched a large-scale security operation in Paris ahead of a Nations League match between Israel and France on Thursday.

Thousands of police and security personnel are being deployed in Paris a week after Israeli fans were attacked in Amsterdam.

French authorities have mobilised 4,000 police officers for Thursday night's Nations League football match between France and Israel in Paris. The move comes amid security concerns following attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam last week,

The demonstration was also organised to denounce a highly controversial gala organised on Wednesday night by the Israeli far-right in Paris. View on euronews