UK considers lifting ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for Europa League match

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UK considers lifting ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for Europa League match
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Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv are banned from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham due to police concerns over safety and past incidents of violence and antisemitism, following a previous clash in Amsterdam. The decision has sparked criticism from UK political leaders and Jewish organizations, while some, like a pro-Palestinian MP, support the ban amid heightened tensions and antisemitic threats in the UK.

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