(NEWS) IDF: Less Terrorism During World Cup

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"Significant drop in Palestinian violence noted since tournament began.

There is no question that soccer fans throughout the region are riveted to the World Cup. But who would have thought it could stop terrorism? Since the world soccer championships began in South Africa on June 11, the IDF Central Command has noted a significant drop in Palestinian violence, particularly stone throwing, in the West Bank.

'We would prefer to have the World Cup every year,' one senior IDF officer joked on Monday. 'It is without a doubt having a positive effect on the territories.'"