Paris police chief Laurent Nunez announced on Sunday that 4,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed next Thursday to secure a "high-risk" match between France and Israel at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, in the fifth round of Group 2 of the UEFA Nations League.

Nunez told French channel BFMTV that the deployment of this large number of troops comes within the framework of "strict and unconventional security measures" to secure an international match of this type.

He added that 4,000 police and gendarmerie personnel will secure the stadium's perimeter, as well as public transportation in Paris, with some of them deployed inside the stadium.

Nunez added that about 1,600 security personnel will be deployed inside the stadium in France, including an elite unit of the national police, which will secure the Israeli team. He pointed out that the match is considered "high risk", especially in light of the tense geopolitical situation.

The Paris Police Director also explained that the French authorities are working in coordination with the Israeli embassy in Paris and with some elements of the Israeli police, stressing that these elements "will not participate in securing the event on Thursday."

The security measures come a week after violence in Amsterdam between groups of fans, including Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, during a Europa League match, which drew international condemnation.

"Palestinian flag is forbidden"

The Paris police chief also indicated that entry with a Palestinian flag would be prohibited, and only French and Israeli flags would be allowed. He added that "for fans, there will be a security measure around the stadium with two checkpoints, in addition to identity checks if necessary."