Despite Lack of Diplomatic Ties, Israelis Flock to World Cup

Superfan Amit Kaminsky holds aloft the colors of Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. Courtesy.

Superfan Amit Kaminsky holds aloft the colors of Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. Courtesy.

Amit Kaminsky, from Tel Aviv, describes herself as a huge soccer fan, a sport which she refers to as “football” as does most of the world outside the United States. Not only does she never miss a game of her beloved Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club, she plays in a women’s recreational league against other teams from across the country, Kaminsky told JNS.

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