Aston Villa and West Midlands Police are facing criticism for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending the upcoming Europa League match at Villa Park, citing safety concerns and the risk of anti-Semitic attacks. The decision has sparked backlash from Jewish community leaders and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who called it 'the wrong decision.' A proposal from The Board of Deputies of British Jews to allow a limited number of Jewish fans to attend was reportedly ignored by the club and authorities, despite initial interest from the police. The club maintains that security concerns and booking history policies influenced their stance, while the police emphasize public safety and past incidents as justification for the ban. The situation escalated after far-right activist Tommy Robinson publicly supported the banned fans, raising fears of violence and further complicating efforts to find a compromise.