Israel has given a deadline to tear down a football field in a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank, leaving the local community on edge.
The demolition order was issued by Israeli authorities against the sports facility in Jenin's Jalza refugee camp, citing "security concerns" as the reason for its decision. The move is part of a broader crackdown on Palestinians that Israel has been carrying out since taking control over the occupied West Bank in 1967.
Residents and local activists say they were not informed about the demolition order before it was made public. They express frustration at the Israeli government's actions, claiming these are aimed at suppressing Palestinian identity and controlling people's lives.
"Destroying our sports facilities will destroy us," said a local resident. "Our children play football, run around, forget their troubles for a few hours. It's not that hard to understand what this means."
This move raises concerns about the potential impact on community cohesion. The Israeli government has used similar tactics before in other areas of the West Bank, including demolishing homes and displacing residents.
Palestinian leaders have called for international intervention, stating that their rights as citizens must be respected.
The demolition order was issued by Israeli authorities against the sports facility in Jenin's Jalza refugee camp, citing "security concerns" as the reason for its decision. The move is part of a broader crackdown on Palestinians that Israel has been carrying out since taking control over the occupied West Bank in 1967.
Residents and local activists say they were not informed about the demolition order before it was made public. They express frustration at the Israeli government's actions, claiming these are aimed at suppressing Palestinian identity and controlling people's lives.
"Destroying our sports facilities will destroy us," said a local resident. "Our children play football, run around, forget their troubles for a few hours. It's not that hard to understand what this means."
This move raises concerns about the potential impact on community cohesion. The Israeli government has used similar tactics before in other areas of the West Bank, including demolishing homes and displacing residents.
Palestinian leaders have called for international intervention, stating that their rights as citizens must be respected.