Est. 1995 — Jerusalem & New York
The human side of the conflict.
American Friends of the Parents Circle shares the human side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the American public, to help foster peace and reconciliation.
800+
Bereaved families
1995
Founded
76
New members in 2025
2
Peoples, one forum
What’s New
All updates-
September 2026
Education
The Parents Circle is back in schools for Dialogue Meetings!
After years of appeals, the court ruled that the Parents Circle could return to Israeli schools. The first Dialogue Meetings have already reached 300 students.
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September 2026
Today, after eight years of waiting…
The settler who killed Aisha al-Rabi in 2018 has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Her husband, Parents Circle member Yaqoub Rabi, on the verdict.
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September 2026
Event
October 2026 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers Sima Awad and Maayan Inon tour San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston this October.
What We Do
Projects & programs
Back to School Campaign
Helping children across the West Bank start the school year with hope.
Youth Peace Camp
A life-changing week for 40 Israeli and Palestinian young people.
The Parallel Narrative Experience
Bringing Israelis and Palestinians together to explore each other’s narratives and build mutual understanding.
The Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony
Uniting Israelis and Palestinians to mourn shared losses and build hope for peace.
In their own words
“Pain can be transformed into a force for justice and peace.”
“After everything I’ve been through, I still believe in peace. War is not a solution.”
These members won’t give up on peace.
We hope you’ll join them. Your gift supports their work across Palestine and Israel.
