"we will not tolerate antisemitism on our streets"
"to ensure all football fans can enjoy the game, without fear of violence or intimidation"
"guarantee that Jewish fans can walk into any football stadium in this country"
"From the moment that the match was announced, it was clear that there were latent safety risks that even our capable security and police authorities would not be able to fully manage. With so much hostility and uncertainty around the match, it was only right to take drastic measures."
The Safety Advisory Group barred travelling Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Europa League match at Villa Park on 6 November because of safety concerns. West Midlands Police classified the fixture as high risk based on current intelligence and past incidents, including violent clashes and hate crime offences involving Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam in November 2024. The force said it had concerns about managing potential protests. Sir Keir Starmer criticised the ban and emphasised that antisemitism will not be tolerated and police must protect fans. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemned the decision and called for guarantees for Jewish fans. Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan supported the measure citing latent safety risks.
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