French authorities have stepped up security in Paris ahead of a France-Israel soccer match on Thursday, hoping to avoid a repeat of violent clashes between locals and Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week.

Thousands of extra police officers are being deployed in and around Paris for a France-Israel football match on Thursday which comes a week after violence exploded on the streets of Amsterdam. Pro-Palestinian groups are urging France against playing host to sporting teams of Israel while it is waging wars and deadly attacks in Gaza,

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.

Paris is bolstering security for the France-Israel soccer match at Stade de France, following recent clashes in Amsterdam. Concerns are high due to strained diplomatic ties amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Security at the Stade de France and surrounding transport networks will be reinforced, with 4,000 police officers deployed, compared to the usual 1,200-1,300 for a sold-out match. Protests are planned outside the stadium, particularly in Saint-Denis, where demonstrators will voice opposition to the event.

Palestine supporters erupted in Amsterdam last week, Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for their UEFA match.

Israel has urged fans to avoid Thursday's France-Israel football tie, which authorities fear could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam following a match involving an Israeli team.

France and Israel will play in a UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, with French President Emmanuel Macron expected to attend.

In the aftermath of violent anti-Semitic clashes during a football match between Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch team Ajax in Amsterdam, Israel has urged its citizens to stay away from the upcoming France-Israel football match.

Gaza Israel has warned supporters not to travel to Paris for Thursday's Uefa Nations League match against Paris with authorities fearing it could become a flashpoint following violence in Amsterdam surrounding a match involving an Israeli team last week.