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Amsterdam’s Mayor Femke Halsema apologized for the city’s WWII role amid recent unrest and violence, highlighting her ongoing leadership since 2018.

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UK Bans Maccabi Fans Over Security

On October 17, 2025, Birmingham's Safety Advisory Group, supported by West Midlands Police, banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their November 6 Europa League match against Aston Villa due to security concerns linked to violent clashes at a 2024 Amsterdam match. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other leaders condemned the ban as wrong and antisemitic, while officials seek ways to overturn it.

Police Misrepresent Supporter Violence Claims

British police falsely claimed that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans threw members of the public into a canal and targeted Muslim communities in Amsterdam last year to justify banning Israeli supporters from a Birmingham match. Dutch law enforcement challenged these allegations, raising questions about the police assessment and political influence.