Sun Nov 10 18:09:53 UTC 2024: ## Israel Urges Citizens to Skip Paris Football Match Amid Security Concerns
**Amsterdam, Netherlands (November 10, 2024):** Following violent protests in Amsterdam after a football match between an Israeli team and a local team, Israeli authorities are urging citizens to avoid attending sporting and cultural events abroad involving Israelis, particularly in the coming week.
In a statement released on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office cited intelligence reports indicating that pro-Palestinian groups are planning to target Israelis in cities across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and other locations.
The National Security Council specifically advised Israelis to “avoid attending sports games/cultural events involving Israelis, with an emphasis on the upcoming match of the Israeli national team in Paris” scheduled for Thursday, November 14th.
The Israeli government’s recommendation comes as a precautionary measure in light of heightened tensions and the recent violence in Amsterdam.
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