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Euro Championship Lifts Israeli Hearts Despite National Team’s Absence, War in Gaza

Passion for soccer is a welcome distraction from ongoing war.

Benny Avni/NY Sun
Fans watch the UEFA European Football Championship on a gigantic video screen at Tel Aviv, Israel, June 15, 2024. Benny Avni/NY Sun
GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

TEL AVIV — The beaches that outline the eastern edge of Tel Aviv are packed with tourists and locals, young and old enjoying the sweltering heat of a Saturday afternoon whether lying on the glistening sand, surfing the Mediterranean Sea, or playing a game of volleyball.

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GEORGE WILLIS
GEORGE WILLIS

Mr. Willis is an accomplished writer whose career reflects an unwavering dedication to journalism. His unique insights and extensive contributions have been featured in various press outlets. A native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, he and his wife Janelle reside at Aventura, Florida.

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