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Bethlehem Youth Centre Denies Israel's Demolition Plans

1/22/2026

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The Aida Youth Centre in Bethlehem denied that Israel has halted plans to demolish its football pitch, saying no confirmation has been received.
Munther Amira, the centre's head, said uncertainty has persisted since the first demolition order on November 3.
The Palestinian Football Association says the demolition would violate children's rights, a view that coincides with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's reported influence on Israeli security forces.

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The Aida Youth Centre in Bethlehem denied that Israel has halted plans to demolish its football pitch, saying no confirmation has been received.
Munther Amira, the centre's head, said uncertainty has persisted since the first demolition order on November 3.
The Palestinian Football Association says the demolition would violate children's rights, a view that coincides with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin's reported influence on Israeli security forces.