Yasmeen Eshtaya is a Palestinian teacher whose life has been deeply affected by the brutal violence of the Israeli state. But she is committed to reconciliation and forming bonds through teaching Arabic
‘They told us we are going to host children of terrorists’ | CyprusMail
Despite opposition, a group of Palestinian and Israeli teens have recently come together in Cyprus on a mission for peace and reconciliation.
AFT partners with Parents Circle to launch ‘Listening from the Heart’ | American Federation of Teachers
The AFT has partnered with Parents Circle to launch the program, which will be available for free to all public school educators.
Listening from the Heart
Listening from the Heart is a transformative program offering communities a chance to engage in meaningful dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a human perspective. Through compelling videos of personal narratives from bereaved Israelis and Palestinians, and a comprehensive Facilitator’s Guide, Listening from the Heart fosters understanding, empathy, and reconciliation.
When it comes to Israel-Palestine, true naivety is believing in endless war | Al Jazeera
It is not naive to know that the only route to justice and equality is peace.
Recharging for Peace: Extended Retreat for Palestinian and Israeli Team
After eight challenging months, we are pleased to report that our Palestinian and Israeli staff will have the opportunity to meet in person for the first time at the end of this month. This retreat, held in a neutral location, will help our teams process recent hardships and recharge for the crucial work ahead. For the last … Continue reading Recharging for Peace: Extended Retreat for Palestinian and Israeli Team
‘We Had to Meet.’ How Two Israeli-Palestinian Peace Groups Are Grieving Together | Time
Eetta Prince-Gibson explores how Combatants for Peace and the Parents’ Circle are mourning for Israelis and Palestinians amid the war.
Israel and Hamas. Yuval and Bassam (Parents’ Circle) in Rondine: “Peace, not vengeance” | SIR
More than 4,000 young people and families have joined the March for Peace, 1,500 people participated in the three-day event, 400 attended panels and workshops, and 200 children took part in the Peace Citadel.
The Best of Israel and Palestine | The Times of Israel
Sunday May 12 from Jerusalem a sliver of hope streamed through the world from the U.S.to Australia even Afghanistan–who knew there were Jews there?
‘We all share the same pain’: can the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement rebuild after 7 October? | The Guardian
As the conflict in Gaza continues, reconciliation may seem a distant dream, but on both sides there are those working for peace