Executives reportedly discussed with activists how to enforce a boycott against the Jewish state
By Jacob Jaffa
‘I think banning generally is problematic, both practically and tactically’, said Sir Stephen Watson
By Lorin Bell-Cross
Jewish fan of the club says he feels ‘betrayed’ by the manager’s rhetoric on Israel
By Jamie Shapiro
Amsterdam police spokesman said he was “surprised” by the allegations of Israeli violence
By Jane Prinsley
Standing on the pitch at Bloomfield Stadium, the twins thanked Maccabi supporters for ‘fighting’ for them during their time in captivity
By JC Reporter
If approved by Uefa, Israel teams will be banned from both club and international competition on the continent
Discussions over a ban were halted last month following a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza
By Daniel Ben-David
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WhatsApp messages seen by the JC show activists planned hotel stakeouts to locate Israeli football team ahead of Aston Villa match
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After filing past hundreds of police officers, the atmosphere in Villa Park stadium was unsettling, with the whole corner of the Doug Ellis stand empty
By Ari Sheldon
An apparent about-turn over the reason for the ban on Israeli fans ‘smacks of victim-blaming’
Hundreds of protesters and police descended on the stadium ahead of the Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Jewish community feels ‘targeted and worried’, said one local resident
The force will use police dogs and a drone unit to ‘maintain Birmingham’s reputation as a safe and welcoming place for everyone’
By Siam Goorwich
Shahid Butt added that balaclavas were not necessary either ‘unless you’ve got a bit of a sensitive job’
By Maccabi GB
The club blamed ‘hate-filled falsehoods’ spread by ‘divisive figures’, which it said had created a ‘toxic atmosphere’ that was unsafe for its fans.
