Israeli scouts delegation in Tunisia

Participants in the world's 37th conference for the scouts movement, which is being held for the first time in Tunisia, called on Tuesday for the dissemination of the culture of peace and breaking all geographical, ethnical and religious boundaries among the peoples of the world so as to build a more peaceful, secure and tolerant world.

Works of the conference started on Monday in the renowned Tunisian resort al-Hammamat (the baths) to the south of the capital Tunis. These will continue until September 9th. The conference is being held for the first time in an Arab state and its is attended by senior officials from 155 countries including Israel.

According to organizers, members from the Israeli and Palestinian scouts movements are taking part in this meeting which is focused on "removing barriers."