Police forces and security measures were significantly increased to protect Israel's team at the Paris Olympics, stemming from historical security threats since the 1972 Munich Games and current conflicts in Gaza.
The presence of Israel's delegation at the Paris Games posed a major security concern, with the opening ceremony and Israel's soccer match against Mali serving as crucial tests for France's security apparatus.
Despite the calm projections of Israel's team before the Olympic opener, the charged atmosphere was evident with incidents like jeering during the national anthem and removal of spectators displaying Free Palestine messages.
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