Relieved. Hopeful. Even optimistic. Those are the immediate reactions of some peacebuilders in the Gaza Strip, the U.S., and elsewhere abroad Wednesday after Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Gaza: For Vivian Silver’s son, a ceasefire is positive, but no peace is possible without new leaders | Asia News
Yonatan Zeigen, son of an Israeli pacifist killed on 7 October, speaks to AsiaNews about the question of “power and interests” behind the agreement, starting with the new US administration.
Torturing Palestinians in Israeli Prisons Won’t Bring My Brother Back to Life | Haaretz
Mainstream Israel customarily venerates bereaved families, even sanctifying them. Some would say that the situation has changed recently, but this position is also based on the same falsity.
Peace talks with a twist: ordinary Israelis and Palestinians try to find common ground | SBS News
As talks continue in Doha in an attempt to reach a hostage deal and potential ceasefire in Gaza… five thousand kilometres away in London, a different type of negotiation is happening, in the hope of finding a long-term path to peace.
Breaking the Cycle of Hate: Israelis and Palestinians United for Peace | LinkedIn
In this heart-stirring video, two extraordinary individuals—Robi Damelin, an Israeli mother, and Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian father—share their deeply personal journeys from unimaginable loss to a united mission for peace.
The Newly Bereaved: From Mourning to Meaning
Amidst unimaginable loss, over 85 new families have joined the Parents Circle since October 7, 2023. Their membership helps to transform their grief into a powerful call for peace. Your support will help bereaved Israelis and Palestinians to strengthen the humanity in one another and become the courageous reconciliation leaders both sides so desperately need. … Continue reading The Newly Bereaved: From Mourning to Meaning
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[WEBINAR] Lights in the Darkness: Stories of Loss and Hope
Recording Available SoonPlease Check Back This past year, 85 newly bereaved families have joined the Parents Circle. Joining the Parents Circle, after paying such a heavy price, is a courageous choice and a commitment to reconciliation, dialogue and peace. These new members set a bright example during a horrific and brutal war, as hatred and … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Lights in the Darkness: Stories of Loss and Hope
Listening from the Heart Virtual Launch
Listening from the Heart Virtual Launch October 30, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuE8EscnNNs Thank you to everyone who joined us in launching Listening from the Heart. This program was built in response to cries for help from communities polarized around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is rooted in lessons of empathy and humanization we’ve learned over the years from … Continue reading Listening from the Heart Virtual Launch
September 2024 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
September 2024 Parents Circle Speaking Tour Listening from the Heart Last month, we completed a powerful and inspiring tour in Boston and New York, showcasing our latest peace education initiative, Listening from the Heart. This tour aimed to bridge divides and defuse polarization, particularly on college campuses, where these conversations are vital. The warmth and … Continue reading September 2024 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
Who will receive Nobel Peace Prize in 2024? | IFSH
It would be a good idea to award the prize to an organization or person who, despite current developments, is working towards understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
