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“They Said They Would Stab Me” | Outrage Over Aston Villa’s Ban on Israeli Fans

Pressure is mounting on West Midlands Police after its decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa next month. The force has classified the game as “high risk” following violence at a 2024 match between Maccabi and Ajax in Amsterdam. The move has sparked backlash across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch both condemned the ban, while West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has called for a full review of the decision, seeking evidence that it is “proportionate” and “justified.” The Campaign Against Antisemitism has announced plans to launch a judicial review, describing the ban as “pernicious” and “a stain on Britain.” Senior ministers, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, are meeting to discuss the controversy, with the government saying it will do everything possible to find a solution. UEFA has urged local authorities to allow Maccabi fans to travel, stressing the importance of safe and inclusive sporting events. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s chief executive, Jack Angelides, said the club had not received formal notice of the ban and criticised the decision as unnecessary, noting that other matches involving Israeli teams have been held safely. Alex Phillips interviews military and defence analyst and chairman of the Aston Villa Jewish Villans supporters’ club, Andrew Fox, to discuss the issue further. #palestine #gaza #starmer Have you got a story? Email [email protected] Click here for more from Talk https://talk.tv If you need any help visit: https://talk.tv/helplines