"France Enlists Foreign Support for Paris Olympics Security"

France has requested 46 countries to supply over 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, with plans to deploy 45,000 police and security forces, 20,000 private security personnel, and around 15,000 military each day. Concerns are high due to the city's history of deadly attacks by Islamic extremists, and the recent increase in security alert posture following a deadly attack at a Russian concert hall and the Islamic State's claim of responsibility. Several countries, including the U.S., Israel, Poland, Germany, Britain, and Italy, have responded positively to the request for assistance, with plans to contribute forces and security capacities to ensure the safety of the Games and the spectator experience.