ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Chess4Solidarity, an international chess initiative, hosted a historical virtual international chess event in July which involved 435 of the world's best chess players, including players from countries that Israel does not have diplomatic relations with, such as Iraq, Libya, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Iran.

The event was in honor of one year to the blue-and-white Chess4Solidatry initiative. Invitations were distributed around the world in English, Arabic, Farsi, French and Hebrew.

The initiative was created by "Chess4All", and involved approximately 5,000 participants from over 100 countries. The participants took part in 22 events over the year, which were broadcast online in the name of solidarity and strengthening ties with other countries.

The initiative was praised by many famous people around the world, including politicians, athletes, models, diplomats and singers who all commended the ability of the initiative to connect between Israel and other countries with no diplomatic ties to the country. Many Israeli embassies volunteered their assistance.

The Abu Ghosh council supported the events, and this is the third solidarity event that Abu Ghosh assisted with in the name of coexistence and tolerance.


"We are proud to make this event happen also in honor of our twin city in France Sarcelles, who is celebrating Bastille Day with the rest of the French people," said Council Chairman Salim Jaber.