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Podcast: The Julia Hartley-Brewer Show
Episode: Alex Phillips vs Akhmed Yakoob on "Jew Hate" in Birmingham
Description: Explosive showdown: Alex Phillips clashes with controversial activist lawyer Akhmed Yakoob over his planned anti-Israel protest outside tonight's high-stakes Europa League clash between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park. With Maccabi fans banned amid security fears and pro-Palestine demos demanding Israel's exclusion from FIFA, the debate ignites over free speech, safety, and rising tensions. Reacting to the fiery exchange, devoted Maccabi supporter Max Radford warns Birmingham has become a chilling "Judenfrei zone"—echoing Nazi-era horrors as antisemitism surges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.