A small football pitch for Palestinian children in the West Bank is at risk of being demolished by Israeli authorities. The pitch, built in 2020 near the Aida refugee camp close to Bethlehem, serves over 200 young players. Israel states it was built without necessary permits on land under its full civil control known as Area C. On November 3 last year, a notice declared the field illegal, followed by a demolition order. The club received a seven-day stay, which ended this Monday, leaving it to either tear down the pitch themselves or face forced demolition and a hefty bill. Ten-year-old player Naya said, “We are building our dreams here. If they demolish our field, they will demolish our dreams.” The pitch lies beside the Israeli concrete barrier that separates Israel from much of the West Bank. This costly wall affects many Palestinians by dividing communities and restricting access. While the pitch is on the Palestinian side of the wall, Israel still claims full control over the land. Palestinians see the demolition threat as more than legal. Mohammad Abu Srour of the Aida Youth Centre said, "The Israelis don't want us to have any kind of hope, they don't want us to have any opportunity." The Israeli military confirmed the pitch was built unlawfully along the security fence, where construction is banned. Palestinians say their restricted right to build small community projects contrasts with Israel's approval of large settlements considered illegal under international law. The pitch's fate remains uncertain as children and supporters hope global attention will save it. Meanwhile, the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to cast a shadow over many such small but meaningful spaces.