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flag UK panel criticizes government and police over 2025 Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban, citing flawed intelligence and poor response.

flag A UK parliamentary committee has condemned the government's response to the November 2025 ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa Europa League match, calling it "clumsy" and "late," which worsened tensions. flag The report found West Midlands Police relied on inaccurate, unverified intelligence—including AI-generated data—failed to consult Birmingham’s Jewish community, and exhibited confirmation bias. flag No evidence of antisemitism or widespread disorder was found. flag The police chief stepped down, and two misconduct investigations are underway. flag The committee recommended removing elected officials from safety advisory groups to restore trust, urging reforms to prevent political influence and improve transparency.

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