Israel in Caen: reinforced security around the Basketball match

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In view of the international situation, a trip of the teamIsrael is never trivial. Including when it comes to a women's Basketball match.

The Israel team at the Palais des Sports in Caen

Thursday November 7, 2024, the Israeli team is at Caen Sports Palace (Calvados) to face the French team, Olympic vice-champion, as part of qualifying for Euro 2025.

On this occasion, the security system will be reinforced. According to our information, at least a CRS company will provide support to the Calvados national police force. Police officers from neighboring departments will also come to lend a hand.

Around the Palais des Sports, the police will have to manage traffic and spectator flows. The match should be sold out as only 135 seats were still on sale this Wednesday, November 6, at 2 p.m.

Mine clearance and excavations

At the entrance to the room, which will have undergone a mine clearance Before spectators enter, a security service mandated by the French Basketball Federation will be in charge of searching the public.

Monday, November 4, pro-Palestinian activists peacefully took over the premises of the French Football Federation to protest against the holding of the France – Israel match, scheduled for November 14 at the Stade de France.

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