By Marian Lebor and Sally Halon

August 11, 2013, Updated October 27, 2019

Hundreds of Arab and Jewish Israeli children participate in Budo for Peace karate clubs in northern Israel, learning respect, tolerance and non-violence along with the martial art form.

Click below to see how founder Danny Hakim accomplishes his goal of breaking down the barriers of ignorance and fear.

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In northern Israel, Arab and Jewish children learn to respect one another, through fighting.

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