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.

France will deploy about 4,000 police officers to secure the France-Israel football match on Thursday, three times more than would normally be on duty for such an occasion. Only about a quarter of tickets have been sold for the game so far,

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.

Israel has advised fans to skip Thursday's France-Israel match due to concerns over recent violence in Amsterdam involving Israeli fans. Strong police presence is planned, but officials warned of potential targeting amidst rising anti-Semitic incidents in Europe.