Girls from Conflict Zones Play for Peace | Belfast News

Seven Israeli and Palestinian girls, part of a rare integrated basketball team, traveled to Belfast for the annual Interface Games, where they joined Northern Irish youth in sports that defy division. Through basketball, Gaelic games, rugby, and soccer, they forged friendships across deep-seated tensions, discovering shared values and mutual respect. Hosted by PeacePlayers, the program uses sport to build confidence and challenge stereotypes, offering a powerful model for reconciliation. For the first time together in Northern Ireland, the girls felt welcomed and inspired, many envisioning future roles as coaches to keep the peace-building momentum alive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eed7f6ce5317f8ed