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Peres Center soccer event brings together children, players and diplomats in a call for coexistence

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 2 days ago
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What happened

Hundreds of children from Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin communities played mixed-team soccer at a Peres Center peace event in Israel. The event included players, diplomats and local leaders, and honored Capt. Tomer Shoham, a former project participant killed on October 7 near Kerem Shalom.

  • 01Hundreds of children from diverse communities played mixed teams in a Peres Center soccer event.
  • 02Israel Football Association, Adidas Israel and diplomats joined the peace-themed tournament.
  • 03Shino Zuares said football can bridge people and promote tolerance.
  • 04The Peres Center marked its 18th mini World Cup.
  • 05Capt. Tomer Shoham was honored with a peace ambassador shirt after being killed on October 7.

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N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago
Peres Center soccer event brings together children, players and diplomats in a call for coexistence
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago
Peres Center soccer project brings Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin children together

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