In Paris, protests erupted against a pro-Israel gala, prompting heightened security with 4,000 police deployed for the France-Israel match. Controversy surrounded Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's planned attendance, which he subsequently canceled due to safety concerns. Demonstrations called attention to rising antisemitism and dissent over Israel's actions in Gaza, while the French government remains committed to a two-state solution. Attendance at the match may be low, a reflection of rising tensions between supporters and protesters.