Israel's soccer association has signed a cooperation agreement with South America's soccer confederation, CONMEBOL, allowing Israel to potentially participate in elite tournaments like the Copa America and Copa Libertadores.

The article discusses how the conflict between Israel and Hamas is impacting a South American soccer tournament, particularly involving a Chilean team called Palestino with a significant Palestinian fan base.

Chiles Palestino soccer team, founded by Palestinian immigrants in Chile, advanced to the main group stage of a prestigious South American soccer tournament, the Copa Libertadores.