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U.K. leader calls local ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans "the wrong decision"
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized a local U.K. authority's decision to ban fans of an Israeli soccer team from coming to support their side.

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Home Office was told last week that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could face ban for Aston Villa match, police say
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Israel, UK leaders slam decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match
Shabana Mahmood was told of Maccabi Tel Aviv ban plans a week ago and 'had not objected': Hamas victim likens police decision to a sign saying 'no Jews allowed'
Sir Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood were locked in an extraordinary stand-off with the police last night over controversial plans to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingha...

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Shabana Mahmood knew Israeli football fans faced ban
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: West Midlands police and crime commissioner calls for immediate review into ban of away fans for Europa League match
Lack of fans could affect fairness and atmosphere
From a sporting point of view, the lack of travelling supporters can take away the emotional energy and momentum that away players often get from their fans in the stands.

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The Maccabi ban is the most shameful example of two-tier policing yet
'This is the wrong decision': Starmer criticises move to BAN fans of Israeli club from Aston Villa clash amid 'safety and security fears'

No Maccabi Tel Aviv fans to be allowed to attend Aston Villa clash

Aston Villa have been told that no Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will be allowed to attend their Europa League match by the Safety Advisory Group.West Midlands Police expressed concerns over its ability to

Indonesia denies Team Israel travel visas, prompting criticism by International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee criticized Indonesia after the country refused visas for Israeli gymnasts competing in the World Championships in Jakarta.

Israelis cheer Trump at Tel Aviv rally as they brace for the return of hostages

Israelis applauded US President Donald Trump, and some booed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner addressed a weekly rally in Tel Aviv that many hoped would be the last.
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Iran conducts missile strike on Israeli base in Tel Aviv raising security concerns

On June 13, Iran launched a precision missile strike against a concealed Israeli base known as “Site 81.” A joint U.S.–Israeli command and control center operated beneath a residential tower in one of Tel Aviv’s densely populated neighborhoods.

Home Office told last week of potential Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, police unit says

Followers of the Israeli club will not be allowed to attend the Europa League game after a decision by Birmingham safety advisory group.

Israel flooded with Trump, US gratitude — even by people on the left: ‘I’m here to thank America’

Trump! Trump! Trump!” Israelis by the thousands shouted at Tel Avivi’s Hostage Square Monday as they awaited the final hostage release.

Netanyahu says Israel giving "peace a chance," but no Palestinian state without "destroying fanaticism"

Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
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Trump Greeted By Giant Banner In Tel Aviv During Historic Israel-hamas Ceasefire Visit

A massive Trump-shaped banner stretched across a Tel Aviv beach welcomed President Donald Trump as he arrived in Israel on 13 October. The sign, featuring his silhouette and the words “Thank You” and “Home” in English and Hebrew,
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