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

You Cannot Teach That Killing is Wrong by Killing | Times of Israel

Capital punishment is a violation of fundamental human rights, that is the right to life. This new Israeli law would not even allow for the right to appeal before execution.

Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families’ reconciliation work recognised by Nobel nomination | Tablet

‘The decision of Palestinian and Israeli bereaved families to work together for reconciliation is a courageous and extraordinary choice. Our choice to meet, to listen, and to build bridges of humanity and mutual understanding sends an important message to the international community.’

Parents Circle Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

View press release We are honored to announce that the Parents Circle – Families Forum has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. This recognition belongs, first and foremost, to our members: bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families who, in the face of unimaginable loss, have chosen a path of reconciliation over revenge and shared … Continue reading Parents Circle Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum nominated for Nobel Peace Prize | YNet

“At a time characterized by war, mistrust and despair, the Bereaved Families Forum offers a rare spark of hope for the future,” the nomination states.

Grieving for Peace in Israel and Palestine | Plough

Israelis and Palestinians who lost family band together to promote an end to the violence.

[WEBINAR] The Future is Peace

Webinar recording available The Future is Peace Conversation with Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon March 5, 2026 https://youtu.be/CxJYxLPOEFg Join us for a special webinar with bereaved Palestinian and Israeli peace builders Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon, moderated by Todd Deatherage. On paper, Aziz and Maoz should not be friends. Aziz is Palestinian, and his … Continue reading [WEBINAR] The Future is Peace

Justice for Aisha

Yacoub Al-Rabi is a bereaved Palestinian husband, Parents Circle member, and staff. Today the settler who killed his wife Aisha was found guilty. He waited eight years for this verdict – eight years during which he did everything he could to promote peace and reconciliation, choosing not to walk the path of revenge. Standing beside … Continue reading Justice for Aisha

Eight Years After Fatal Attack, Israeli Court Finds Settler Killed Palestinian Woman in West Bank | Haaretz

The court found that the defendant, who was 16 at the time of the crime, killed Aisha Rabi in 2018 by throwing a two-kilogram rock through the windshield of her moving car

Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, Mohamed Abu Jafar – Turning Unbearable Loss Into Ground of Shared Life | The On Being Project

A few months ago, I was invited to sit with four people sharing a very different Israeli-Palestinian story than that which comes to us in headlines. They are members of the Parents Circle – Bereaved Families Forum, a very special community. It’s composed of hundreds of Palestinian and Israeli families, who despite having paid the … Continue reading Arab Aramin, Robi Damelin, Liora Eilon, Mohamed Abu Jafar – Turning Unbearable Loss Into Ground of Shared Life | The On Being Project

[WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future

Webinar recording Her Voice, Our Future International Women’s Day Webinar March 23, 2026 https://youtu.be/FSprzGUA9Lg Join us for a special webinar with bereaved Palestinian women from Gaza and an Israeli peace activist. Riwaa Abuquta – works in the field of English language and communications. Riwaa lost 21 family members in Gaza. Ahlam Abd Al-Ati – a … Continue reading [WEBINAR] Her Voice, Our Future