Lebanese sources have confirmed the existence of a "Biden-Macron plan" which may be announced within 36 hours.
"I’m more concerned about France’s attack on the pitch than anything that might happen off it" Ben Shimon said, regarding possible threats to the upcoming game.
About 1,600 security officers will be mobilized at the Stade de France and the Raid, the elite unit of the French Police, will escort the Israeli team.
Earlier in October, it was reported that France had banned Israeli firms who partook in combat in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon from participating in the military exhibit.
French President Emmanuel Macron is undoubtedly not antisemitic. On the contrary, France has often stood by our side and supported Israel on many significant issues.
Today, Israel is doing what France should have done: It is not allowing a murderous terrorist organization to take over Lebanon and destroy it.
He did however add that, with the war, many might find it hard "not to be antisemitic when you see the destruction caused by the Israeli army in Gaza.”
Nearly 80 years after the mandate in Lebanon ended, France's postimperial role needs to be used effectively.
In the latest sign of his political frustration, Macron berated journalists over comments they had reported suggesting he had brought into question the creation of Israel at a cabinet meeting.
Netanyahu explained how IDF soldiers located advanced Russian weapons among Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, violating UN Resolution 1701.
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