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There will be a heavy police presence but few visiting fans at the soccer match between France and Israel in the Nations League.

“Hit and run” attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Amsterdam and inflammatory and violent acts by some of the Israeli fans shocked and dismayed observers around the world.

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he intends to nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Five new arrests were made after what authorities say was antisemitic violence surrounding an Israeli soccer team. Israeli fans also attacked a taxi and burned a Palestinian flag.

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.

Dutch authorities say at least five people have been hurt and dozens more arrested after a violent outbreak in Amsterdam following a soccer match between AFC Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Footage circulating on social media showed supporters of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team being chased down and assaulted on Thursday night.

The strikes were in response to months of attacks from Iran, according to Israeli officials. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.

The Israel Defense Forces said it is conducting what it called “precise strikes on military targets in Iran.

U.S. officials are investigating the apparent leak of two top-secret U.S. documents that show American spy agencies tracking possible Israeli preparations for conducting an attack on Iran, three U.S. officials said.

The IDF reported that a drone crashed into a building in the northern Israel town of Caesarea Saturday morning. Benjamin Netanyahu was not at the residence at the time, Israeli officials said.

Israel’s foreign minister said Yahya Sinwar was killed by IDF soldiers.

The United States has pledged additional troops and an advanced missile defense system to Israel, it is first time U.S. forces have been deployed to Israel since the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. As seen on air on Oct. 13, 2024.

Ahead of the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Museum of Tolerance Los Angeles today will host an evening of remembrance, reflection and recognition.

An exhibition in Culver City pays homage to the lives lost during the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

Rosh Hashanah begins with stepped up security at SoCal synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Thursday Oct. 3, 2024. 

After Iran’s most intense strike ever against Israel, a senior Israeli official tells NBC News that the response will come swiftly. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024.

Southern California law enforcement agencies step up patrols at synagogues with tensions escalating in the Middle East during Rosh Hashanah.

Agencies are stepping up patrols and their presence as Jewish holidays begin. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. 

President Joe Biden said the U.S. is backing Israel after Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles towards the country in retaliation. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.