The savage images coming out of the Israel-Hamas war have traumatized the world, especially with the slaughtering of innocent infants and children. With rage and heartbreak flaring on both sides, it’s hard to imagine a pathway forward, reconciliation or peace of any kind with such brutality. However, there is a parents group that’s doing just … Continue reading Parent’s group working toward peace amid Israeli-Hamas war | Spectrum News 1
Vigil with Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians
Vigil with Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians October 15, 2023 We, bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families, are devastated by the recent atrocities and the needless loss of more lives. We hold vigil for all those lives that have been lost, for the newly bereaved and to demand an end to the violence. We will hold more … Continue reading Vigil with Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians
The parents united by grief: Israeli mother who lost a son, 28, to a sniper in 2002 and Palestinian father whose daughter, ten, was killed in 2007 warn ‘no-one will win’ in latest bloodshed | Daily Mail
The parents, though from opposing sides, have spoken regularly at events together to ‘raise up our voice to stop this madness’. They say they now consider each other ‘like family’ and that ‘We are not here to compare each others’ pain’.
Thought for the day | BBC
Meanwhile in Sderot, in Ashkelon, in Gaza, children are being killed. While people argue about the equivalencies between Israelis and Palestinians, the blood of their children cries out.
Israeli peace activist: “My friend is a hostage of Hamas” | Dagens ETC
Just over 20 years ago, Robi Damelin’s son was murdered by a Palestinian sniper. Since then, she has dedicated her life to creating peace and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.
How should we think about our enemies? | BBC Moral Maze
Perhaps the most radical statement in all of human history is “love your enemies”. Those who are pessimistic about peace in the Middle East might dismiss that as naïve. But there are some who can give us real-life examples of the human capacity to rise above anger and grief for a greater good.
Our hearts are broken
Nadine Quomsieh and Yuval RahamimCo-Directors, Parent Circle: Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians for Peace October 11, 2023 We express our deepest and heartfelt condemnation of the violence in the region. The relentless cycle of conflict has inflicted immeasurable pain and suffering on innocent lives. It is a time of great sorrow, knowing that countless families now … Continue reading Our hearts are broken
Unimaginable amidst such tragedy
by Shiri OurianExecutive DirectorAmerican Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum October 10, 2023 In the wake of the devastating attacks on Israel that left hundreds dead and thousands injured, it might seem unimaginable that amidst such tragedy, the Parents Circle staff organized a joint meeting between Palestinians and Israelis. I had the privilege … Continue reading Unimaginable amidst such tragedy
Israel-Gaza conflict: Bereaved parents across the divide | BBC Women’s Hour
After the Hamas attacks at the weekend and Israel’s order of a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip in response, we talk to two people from the different communities involved. A few years ago, Bassam Aramin lost his 10-year-old daughter, Abir, who was killed by an Israeli soldier, and Robi Damelin lost her 28 year … Continue reading Israel-Gaza conflict: Bereaved parents across the divide | BBC Women’s Hour
Bereaved Israeli-Palestinian Families Challenge Ban on Classroom Activity | Haaretz
Israel’s Education Ministry barred the Parents Circle from meeting with students following complaints by right-wing organizations