Thousands of police are being deployed in Paris to ensure security at Thursday’s France-Israel football international, a week after violence in Amsterdam in which Maccabi Tel Aviv fans came under attack.

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.

Israel face France in a Nations League match in Paris on Thursday that will be surrounded by a huge security operation following attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam last week.On the pitch, France are attempting to secure a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

Paris police say 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.

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.