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- Parliamentary committee criticized UK government and West Midlands Police for handling the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa's match.
- The report notes local political pressure may have influenced the decision.
- West Midlands Police relied on inaccurate intelligence, including AI-generated data, to justify the ban.
- Chief Constable Craig Guildford resigned amid the fallout.
- The report calls on West Midlands Police to rebuild trust, especially with the Jewish community.
