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Part of Birmingham 'can't be no-go area for Jews', cabinet minister tells Sky News
The ban targets Maccabi Tel Aviv fans due to safety concerns in a diverse community, with nearly 4,000 signing a petition and government efforts underway to reverse it.
- The UK Government is deeply saddened that Maccabi Tel Aviv declined ticket offers for their match at Villa Park due to safety concerns.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed the government's commitment to ensure Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend without fear of violence.
- West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council imposed a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans due to their history of hooliganism.
- Nandy emphasized the need for resources to support fan safety and mentioned that safety concerns should not be ignored.
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The splintering of British Jews
For Britain’s 300,000 Jews, the past three weeks have brought an emotional storm. First they experienced horror and grief, as the Manchester synagogue attack left two worshippers dead on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Then came joy and relief, as the hostages were freed and the guns of Gaza were finally stilled. Finally, anger as West Midlands Police banned supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from an upcoming game against Aston Villa…
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Government ‘deeply saddened’ as Maccabi Tel Aviv declines tickets for fans
The Government had been working with police and Birmingham City Council to try to overturn the ban on supporters of the Israeli side attending.
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
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- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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