There has been a global outcry after Israel demanded a football pitch in a West Bank refugee pitch be demolished.
The IDF said the pitch was constructed without the necessary permits, and its demolition was necessary for security reasons.
The community has fought back by posting videos on social media and launching a petition that has nearly half a million signatures.
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