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Shabana Mahmood intervenes in row over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban

On November 6, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood ordered a probe into West Midlands Police over their use of alleged `false evidence` to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from Villa Park.
According to the force, information shared by Dutch police on October 1 indicated that 500-600 Maccabi Fanatics targeted Muslim communities, with 200 linked to the IDF and 5,000 officers needed.
In response to probes, Dutch police clarified they never claimed 5,000 officers or that 500-600 fans targeted Muslims, only mentioning one canal incident involving ultras, not the wider fanbase.
Chief constable Craig Guildford is due before MPs tomorrow, and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has commissioned a review with an interim report on West Midlands expected before Christmas.
The ban provoked mass accusations of antisemitism and claims of `no-go zones` for Jews, with Lord Cryer calling it `an evil plot` and a Tory MP demanding Craig Guildford's resignation.

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The Jewish Chronicle

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The Maccabi ban is a warning to Britain about mob rule

When the state is seen to yield, extremists do not moderate – they escalate

5 days ago

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Birmingham Mail

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Police chiefs face questions live as MPs demand truth over Villa-Maccabi fan ban

It's been the source of massive tension and national headlines - now the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands have to answer to cross party group of MPs over their decisions ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv-Villa clash

6 days ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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The New Arab

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MP slams ’disgraceful’ govt probe into police over Maccabi ban

MP Ayoub Khan has reiterated his support for West Midlands Police amid a sustained row over the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans visiting earlier this month.

7 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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