Sunday, October 19 Society Hill Synagogue (Philadelphia, PA) Stories of Loss and Reconciliation Public event; advance registration required 10:30am ET RSVP HERE Monday, October 20 Rutgers Presbyterian Church (Upper West Side, NYC) Listening from the Heart: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for Peace Public event; advance registration required 6:30pm ET RSVP HERE Tuesday, October 21 Nourishing … Continue reading October 2025 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
“Brescia for Peace” Prize Awarded to Israeli-Palestinian Association The Parents Circle | QuiBrescia
The Parents Circle, an Israeli-Palestinian organization, wins the “Brescia for Peace” award for turning grief into dialogue. Award ceremony in November.
Israeli Peace Activist: My Mother Was Killed on October 7. Here’s Why I Support Palestinian Statehood. | Democracy Now
Following the U.K., Australia, Canada and Portugal’s formal recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, Democracy Now! speaks with Israeli peace activist Yonatan Zeigen in Tel Aviv.
Israelis Call for Recognition of a Palestinian State | The Herald Malaysia
A petition launched by the activist group Zazim brings together Jewish and Arab citizens. The goal is to reach 10,000 signatures by 22 September, when the session promoted by France and Saudi Arabia is scheduled to take place at the UN General Assembly.
The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) was presented with the prestigious Nuremberg International Human Rights Award at a special ceremony held in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. Receiving the award on behalf of PCFF were two bereaved mothers and members of the PCFF, Robi Damelin and Laila Alsheikh. Through … Continue reading The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum
Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz
On September 12, 2025, the bereaved members of the Parents Circle took out a full page ad in the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz. Over 220 Israeli and Palestinian members signed this clear and bold message (click the image to enlarge): In a time when anyone speaking about peace is seen as a ‘traitor’ or ‘enemy’, adding … Continue reading Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz
Peace in Partnership: Standing Together call for peace in Israel and Palestine | Northeast Bylines
Speakers of all backgrounds call for peace and reconciliation in Israel and Palestine at a meeting at Newcastle City Library, hosted by the UK Friends of Standing Together
Peace activists Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin: ‘We are coming to Ireland to speak up like our lives depend on it. Because they do’ | Irish Independent
Fathers on opposite sides of Israel-Palestine conflict are united in grief but travel here with message of hope
Holding Liat’: A look at how one hostage family navigated a nightmare | CNN
Liat Beinin Atzili, who was held hostage by Hamas, and director Brandon Kramer speak with Christiane Amanpour about documenting her family’s lives while she was in captivity for a new documentary ‘Holding Liat.’
Pledge for Peace
Sunday, September 21 is the International Day of Peace. On this day, people around the world—activists, students, public figures, politicians, and civilians—unite in a powerful call to action for peace. It might seem painfully contradictory to talk about peace when the situation in Palestine and Israel remains dire, with continued killing and displacement, hostages missing, … Continue reading Pledge for Peace
