"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."
"This is a national disgrace. How have things come to this? Starmer pledged that Jews are welcome and safe in Britain. That he stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community and will use the full force of his government to prove it. Will he back those words with action and guarantee that Jewish fans can walk into any football stadium in this country? If not, it sends a horrendous and shameful message: there are parts of Britain where Jews simply cannot go."
"A serious mistake by WM Police. You don't tackle antisemitism by banning its victims. This decision must be reversed."
Birmingham's safety advisory group barred Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November after West Midlands Police assessed the fixture as high risk. The assessment referenced current intelligence and prior incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences during the 2024 Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam. The decision provoked strong political backlash, with multiple leaders condemning the move as wrong, disgraceful, or a mistake that punishes victims. Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan supported the measure, citing latent safety risks surrounding the fixture since its announcement.
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