The Latest Breaking News from Tel Aviv

West Midlands police chief steps down after row over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban

Craig Guildford retires after inquiry found ‘greatly exaggerated’ intelligence was used to justify ban

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16

Streeting ‘horrified’ if police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv ban not gone by end of day

Minister says he is shocked West Midlands chief who misled MPs and public is still in post

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

Streeting piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down

Wes Streeting said he was ‘absolutely shocked’ that Craig Guildford remained in his post after the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban controversy.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Protests across Iran: Is war with the US or Israel imminent and what would it change?

If the US and Israel refrain from striking, it cannot be ruled out that Iran's Revolutionary Guard itself may initiate hostilities. Iranian officials now claim they are prepared for both negotiations and war.

Euronews · Jan 13

Decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match challenged by Dutch police

Exclusive: Dutch police question claims used by West Midlands force in evidence to inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Daniella Pick Says Quentin Tarantino Will 'Die as a Zionist' as Couple Commit to Life in Tel Aviv

Daniella Pick opens up about life with husband Quentin Tarantino in Tel Aviv, revealing his fearless stance during the war, their family harmony, and her return to the red carpet for The Perfect Gamble.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025

MPs to recall West Midlands police chief over evidence error on Maccabi fans ban

Craig Guildford told to provide more documents and not ‘mislead parliament’ after fans were banned from Europa Cup game

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Questions for UK embassy in Tel Aviv over employee who owns home in illegal settlement

Embassy’s employment of Gila Ben-Yakov Phillips is potentially violation of UK sanctions law, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

‘When the alarms go off, you go into the safe room for around five or 10 minutes, then come back out and carry on with your day. It was a strange experience’ Rory Delap on coaching in Israel

The former Stoke midfielder was Robbie Keane’s assistant at Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2023

FourFourTwo · Nov 8, 2025

Eleven arrests and ‘death to IDF chants’ as protests overshadow Aston Villa’s win against Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv

Aston Villa 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv: Unai Emery’ side cruised to a comfortable win over Israeli opposition but few will leave Villa Park talking about the result

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025