Novara Live 11 Arrested At Protests As Maccabi Tel Aviv Play Aston Villa
Nov 7, 2025
Aaron Bastani, a sharp journalist and commentator, joins Simon Childs, an on-the-ground reporter, and Francesca Nadin, a spokesperson for Prisoners for Palestine. They dive into the charged atmosphere surrounding the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv match, including police intervention and protest dynamics. Francesca highlights the dire conditions faced by Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike. The discussion also touches on the blurred lines between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, and the impact of media narratives on public perception.
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Police Ban Based On Hooliganism Intelligence
- Police banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans citing intelligence about violent subsections and past hooliganism in Amsterdam.
- Government ministers publicly challenged that operational decision, escalating the story politically.
Heated Exchange Between Fans And Protesters
- Simon Childs recorded a tense exchange where Maccabi supporters were accused of being "baby killers" and defended themselves.
- The exchange illustrated how raw emotions at the match translated into personal confrontations.
Frame Criticism As Anti‑Zionist, Not Anti‑Jewish
- Challenge conflations: call opposition to Israeli government policy anti-Zionist not anti-Jewish.
- Use historical analogies, like South Africa sports boycotts, to argue for consistent sporting sanctions.