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Starmer says ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa game is ‘wrong decision’

The move was condemned by Jewish political leaders, and was branded a “national disgrace” by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and a “shameful decision” by Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar.

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Aston Villa facing legal battle over ban on Israeli fans

Explained: Why Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa, if it will be reversed, and Starmer’s intervention

Sa'ar decries Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fan ban in call with British counterpart

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar spoke with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, voicing his opposition to the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a UEFA Europa League match against...

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Ban on Tel Aviv football fans coming to Villa Park is not the British way and must be overturned

UK govt. doing 'everything' to reverse Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Home Office was told last week about potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police football unit says

The decision has been widely criticised by politicians - but backed by police, which has said the event is classified as "high-risk".

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UK ‘doing everything it can’ to overturn ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Part of Birmingham 'can't be no-go area for Jews', cabinet minister tells Sky News

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The month-long campaign against Israeli team’s match at Aston Villa

The decision to ban Israeli supporters from attending a football match at Aston Villa attracted widespread condemnation on Thursday night.

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Tel Aviv derby called off due to ‘public disorder and violent riots’, as police say three officers injured

The cancellation comes in the same week police in Birmingham requested Maccabi Tel Aviv fans be denied tickets to their game at Aston Villa.