Why police have banned Israeli fans from Aston Villa
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Why police have banned Israeli fans from Aston Villa
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"Football fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv have been told they cannot attend next month's Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham a ban that has been swiftly condemned by Sir Keir Starmer, Jewish political leaders and Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar. The prime minister said: This is the wrong decision. We will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets. The role of the police is to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation."
The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across topics such as reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping reporting free of paywalls. Donations support sending journalists to gather facts and speak to both sides of a story. Football fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv have been banned from an upcoming Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham after West Midlands Police classified the fixture as high risk. Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group issued the ban citing current intelligence and previous violent incidents, including clashes at a 2024 match in Amsterdam. The decision prompted condemnation from political and community leaders.
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