AF-PCFF, Author at American Friends of the Parents Circle

Perpetual Motion – Robi Damelin | ALLMEP

Robi Damelin has found herself in perpetual motion since October 7. “I went into kind of go-to take action immediately, as if I’ve got to change the world overnight… “

Israeli Robi Damelin Podcast | Restorative Justice International

Listen carefully to Robi’s story, particularly her description of forgiveness. She talks about “giving up your just right to revenge.” Robi also talks about her attempt to meet the offender who killed her son. However, Robi found that in Israel a victim cannot ask for a meeting with her offender. Instead, an offender must ask … Continue reading Israeli Robi Damelin Podcast | Restorative Justice International

“Despite all of this, I still have hope. ” – Adel, Holding Onto Humanity

DONATE NOW “All of us, Jews and Arabs, are children of Abraham and want to live in peace on this land, but have been failing to do so for 75 years. Why did we need to reach October 7th for the world to understand the tragedy of the Palestinian people in Gaza? The people there … Continue reading “Despite all of this, I still have hope. ” – Adel, Holding Onto Humanity

Peacebuilding During the Israel-Hamas War | Peace News Network

Peace News spoke with Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders to learn more about the vital work they do to build peace and reconciliation on a human level, before and during the war in Gaza.

Palestinian Bassam Aramin Podcast | Restorative Justice International

Bassam’s 10-year old daughter was killed on January 16, 2007 by a member of the Israeli border police. Bassam like all the members of the Parents Circle are victims/survivors of violent crime. The members are Palestinian and Israeli. Listen to Bassam as he tells his story.

Gaza War taking a toll on European power and unity | Arab News

Several years ago, I attended a public meeting with representatives of the Israeli Parents Circle-Families Forum, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of more than 600 families, all of which have lost an immediate family member to the ongoing conflict.

From Despair to Dialogue: How Ordinary People are Choosing Peace Over Politics in Israel | The Detroit Jewish News

It’s no secret that war can breed divisiveness and anger, but several Israel-based organizations continue to promote peace and understanding amidst a crisis.

Free My Son’s Palestinian Killer to Free the Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas | Haaretz

All of Israel is Hamas’ hostage, and the hostage families most acutely, as long as babies, fathers, mothers and brothers remain captives in Gaza. That’s why I call for the release of the sniper who killed my beloved son, if it would bring back even one of their loved ones