Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families called for an end to “hate and revenge” and for political leaders to instead seek sustainable peace and reconciliation at an alternative Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London today.
Spokane Fundraiser Brings Jewish, Palestinian Cuisine Together for Peace | Spokane Favs
Jewish and Palestinian food was on the menu Sunday at Feast World Kitchen in downtown Spokane to raise money for the Parents Circle, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization that works to promote dialogue, tolerance, reconciliation and peace.
Pat Gaffney at Alternative Rememberance Gathering | Independent Catholic News
Pat Gaffney gave this talk at Alternative Remembrance Gathering yesterday in Tavistock Square, central London. Organised by the Peace Pledge Union, the otherspeakers were Richare Kuper, Jews for Justice for Palestinians and Isabel Kelly, representing the Parents Circle – Families Forum. Around 150 people of all ages and backgrounds attended.
Standing Together Leaders Abed and Green Lay Out a New Vision: “We’re In This Together” | Daily Kos
Since the Hamas attack of October 7, it seems like streamed events examining the situation in Israel/Palestine have multiplied exponentially. The conversation has shifted, and Jewish friends and colleagues who previously thought the issue was tangential at best, are now starting to connect the dots in a way they never expected.
November 9 Amanpour & Company | 13 PBS
Sharone Lifschitz joins Christiane to mark one month since the Hamas atrocities and calls on her government to put the fate of hostages first. Robi Damelin and Bassam Aramin discuss their work together.
“We can’t go on living like this. We have to find another way,” says Israeli peace activist | CNN
Christiane Amanpour speaks to Israeli peace activist Robi Damelin and spokesperson for The Parents Circle Families Forum Bassam Aramin, both of whom are bereaved parents, about working together amidst the sorrow.
Pax Christi International, the 2023 Peace Prize goes to The Parents Circle – Families Forum | Avvenire
The 2023 Pax Christi International Peace Award went to The Parents Circle – Families Forum (Pcff), the Israeli-Palestinian organization that includes more than 700 families who have lost a close family member due to the ongoing conflict.
From Fear to Freedom: A New Vision for Progressive Solidarity in Israel-Palestine | Common Dreams
The extreme violence against civilians in Israel and Gaza has shaken the world. The horrific murder and kidnapping of Israeli civilians by Hamas, and the indiscriminate bombings of Gaza by Israel, which have killed more than 8,000 Palestinians and destroyed basic infrastructure, demand a new politics of peace and justice in the region.
Meet the Champions of Nuance and Empathy We Need | The New York Times
My columns from Israel and the West Bank over the past few weeks have been depressing, reflecting my fear that we’re on a bloody, downward spiral that will make everything worse. So let me share what I saw as an ember of hope. I didn’t expect to find such a thing. On this trip I … Continue reading Meet the Champions of Nuance and Empathy We Need | The New York Times
Two grieving fathers who hold key to ending horrors of Gaza | EchoLive
For the past few weeks, I have been thinking about Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin. Rami is an Israeli graphic designer turned peace activist, Bassam Aramin an ex-political prisoner and academic turned peace activist.