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Shakira: Press Conference in Jerusalem!

Shakira: Press Conference in Jerusalem!

Shakira hugs Shimon Peres, president of Israel, at a joint press conference held on Tuesday (June 21) in Jerusalem, Israel.

The 34-year-old Colombian singer and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador also visited a bilingual school on Tuesday. Shakira met with Israeli and Palestinian children during the day.

During the press conference, Shakira spoke about the importance of education through her charity, The Barefoot Foundation.

“I’m convinced that investing in education is the best solution for global stability and peace,” Shakira said after accepting a traditional Yemeni necklace from a young Israeli girl.

15+ pictures inside of Shakira making a visit to Jerusalem…

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Credit: Uriel Sinai/Moshe Milner/David Vaaknin; Photos: Getty
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