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Peres Center soccer event brings together children, players and diplomats in a call for coexistence
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
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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