Pro-Palestine protesters clashed with police in Paris last night ahead of a football match between France and Israel later today. A large group engaged in an altercation with police in the French capital in which batons were drawn and tear gas used.

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.

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.

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

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich among its invited guests.