Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol met Israeli President Shimon Peres along with a delegation of young Israeli basketball players. Gasol, in his first visit to the region, said he is focusing on a basketball workshop for mixed Arab and Israeli children to promote peace and coexistence through sports. The NBA player said he was pleased to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on young basketball players. -- Mornings @ ANC, June 2, 2014.