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Israeli-Palestinian Peace Team Departs for Australia, August 8 2011 to compete in AFL International Cup August 12-27

MEDIA RELEASE Israeli-Palestinian Peace Team Departs for Australia, August 8 2011 to compete in AFL International Cup August 12-27 After seven months of training, the AFL PEACE TEAM, comprised of 12 Israelis and 12 Palestinians, will depart from Ben Gurion Airport on August 8th for Australia. Despite the many difficulties this team has faced, not […] read more

On August 8th, 2011, posted in: News by

Australian Embassy Tel Aviv sponsors Israeli-Palestinian“PEACE TEAM” final training camp in preparation for departure to Australia for the AFL International Cup 2011

PRESS RELEASE Australian Embassy Tel Aviv sponsors Israeli-Palestinian“PEACE TEAM” final training camp in preparation for departure to Australia for the AFL International Cup 2011 Showing its support for the unique Israeli-Palestinian Peace Team, run by the Peres Center for Peace and Al Quds Association for Democracy and Dialogue, the Australian Embassy Tel Aviv is sponsoring […] read more

On July 25th, 2011, posted in: News by

On the bus for peace in a divided land

The following article has been taken from theage.com.au and also appeared in Saturday 25 March Age newspaper. It is written by Martin Flanagan, Journalist & Peace Team Australian Delegation. A team of Palestinians and Israelis is learning to live and play with integrity. OUR guide on our first day in Jerusalem is known to listeners […] read more

On June 26th, 2011, posted in: News by

Peace is more than just a word

The following article has been taken from theage.com.au and also appeared in Saturday 25 March Age newspaper. It is written by Martin Flanagan, Journalist & Peace Team Australian Delegation. A FEW months ago I had reason to reflect on my mortality and realised that the cause which interested me most, the one I give the […] read more

Inspired to do more…

The Australian Delegations primary purpose for visiting Israel is to meet this year’s AFL Peace Team, experience the culture and understand the journey to date. For some, this is their first time in Israel. For all, a place they know they will return. Thoughts…. “I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my […] read more

A trip to the Dead Sea

On Saturday 18 June the delegation set out for another memorable day in the hot sun. They began their day at Masada. Masada is a fortress which is situated on top of an isolated rock cliff at the western end of the Judean Desert, overlooking the Dead Sea. It is a place of gaunt and […] read more

A new appreciation for such a beautiful part of the world

The Australian Delegation, led by Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico, is currently in Israel to meet the AFL Peace Team, explore, and experience all the Israel has to offer. We are so excited to bring you a written commentary of the Groups experiences from the entire trip, written from members of the group. We hope you enjoy. […] read more

Ground Breaking Move Towards Peace in the Victorian Parliament

14 June 2011 David Southwick, Member for Caulfield, this evening co-hosted a reception for the AFLPeace Team Delegation. The AFL Peace Team is an initiative of the Australian Chapter of The Peres Centre. Through Aussie Rules football, it aims to bring Israelis and Palestinians together by providing common ground on which the players can build […] read more

On June 18th, 2011, posted in: News by

AFL Legend Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico to lead Australian AFL Delegation to Israel

PRESS RELEASE 8th June 2011. AFL LEGEND ROBERT ‘DIPPER’ DIPIERDOMENICO TO LEAD AUSTRALIAN AFL DELEGATION TO ISRAELSET TO ASSESS AND STEP UP PREPARATION FOR THE PEACE TEAM’S RETURN TO AUSTRALIA FOR THE AFL 2011 INTERNATIONAL CUP. Coach of the Peace Team in the AFL 2011 International Cup, AFL legend Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico departs Australia on […] read more

On June 13th, 2011, posted in: News by

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On June 5th, 2011, posted in: News by