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Football in the Holy Land: 5,000 Miles from Heaven

Bleacher Report's James Montague travelled to Israel, the West Bank and Gaza to explore football's power to unite and understand the politics at play for those in love with the beautiful game there.

Part One

HERZLIYA, Israel — Shemer Goldschmidt flipped the cap of his silver, Liverpool FC-embossed hip flask and took a large slug of Chivas Regal scotch whisky. "I bought it at Anfield two months ago," Shemer said. "The best £15 I've ever spent."

Members of Israel's Official Liverpool FC Supporters Club were watching their team take on Manchester United.