“Over the years, I abandoned my thoughts for revenge. I understood there’s no point in additional killing. It does no good for anybody. It’s not going to heal my wounds or my scars.”

— Yuval Rahamim, bereaved Israeli son and Parents Circle Co-Director, in his address at this year’s J Street conference. Watch the full video with him and bereaved Palestinian mother, Layla Alsheikh, above.

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