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Protesters Demand French Soccer Federation Ban Israel from UEFA Match

Israel has been a member of UEFA since 1994.
French anti-Israel protesters at the French Football Federation in Paris. x.com
French anti-Israel protesters at the French Football Federation in Paris. x.com

On Monday, anti-Israel protesters staged a demonstration inside the French Football Federation's headquarters in Paris, calling for the cancellation of an upcoming UEFA Nations League match between the Jewish state and France.

Social media footage of the disturbance showed individuals sitting on the floor inside the organization's office space before they were eventually removed by local police.

Security officials approved the November 14 contest at the Stade de France following an October 14 game between Israel and Italy in Udine, which took place without incident.

Since the outbreak of the 2023 war in Gaza, Israel's national team has played its home schedule at the 4,000-seat Pancho Aréna in Hungary, a venue offered by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after UEFA suspended events in Israel due to safety concerns.

Related Story: FIFA Clears Israeli National Soccer Team to Compete in Paris Olympics After Palestinians Ask for Ban

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