"British police deployed around 700 officers in the city of Birmingham on Thursday ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League football match against Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are not attending the game, but nevertheless police anticipate protests in support of both Palestinians and Israelis following a contentious and uncertain few weeks in the build-up to the game as the supporter situation was settled."
""We know protests by different groups will take place on the day, and we have plans in place which balance the right to protest with our duty to protect all communities in Birmingham," Chief Superintendent Tom Joyce said. "People not attending the event should expect significant disruption to the roads in the area on the evening, and we'd urge people to avoid the area where possible," he said."
British police deployed about 700 officers in Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are not attending the game, although police expect protests supporting both Palestinians and Israelis after a contentious build-up settled the supporter situation. West Midlands police announced a large presence in Birmingham city centre and around the residential stadium. Authorities said they will balance rights to assembly and free expression with safety for protesters and residents. Local West Midlands authorities, citing police advice and intelligence on potential threats and past events, prevented Maccabi supporters from travelling, prompting political criticism.
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