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Parents Circle in the Media
Two decades of reporting on bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families who chose reconciliation — newest first.
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December 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
Hamas killed Inon’s parents. His ‘revenge’ would be peace | The Times
Two men, both clad in black jackets and blue jeans, stood on stage politely gesturing at the other to start. The vigil for peace was addressed…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
Israeli-Palestinian Peace camp shaken but determined | France 24
The Israel-Palestinian peace camp has long promoted dialogue against hatred and bloodshed but the passions inflamed by the deadliest Gaza war yet pose entirely new challenges…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
10 Books to help you understand Israel and Palestine, recommended by experts | Phillipine Canadian Inquirer
These two very different books provide elements for thinking about such togetherness. The first is Apeirogon by Colum McCann. It is about a Palestinian and an…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
Victims of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict come together for peace | NBC
Parents of victims killed in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict have created an unlikely bond that led to the creation of the Parents Circle Families Forum. Families…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
How to build peace while covering war: peace journalism and the Israel-Hamas War | Peace News
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has dominated news since the October 7th Hamas attacks and Israeli air and ground campaigns in the Gaza Strip…
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November 2023
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New School of Dramatic Arts course will explore Israeli and Palestinian narratives | Daily Trojan
When Brent Blair saw his religious, political and university communities divided by the Israel-Hamas war, he was spurred into action. Blair, a professor of theater practice…
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November 2023
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Parents Circle-Families Forum: bereaved families of Palestine, Israel champion peace | Daily Star
The ongoing conflict and violence in the Gaza strip has led to a feeling of hopelessness across the world. The death of over 11,000 Palestinians and…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
Thousands rally in Israel demanding Netanyahu’s resignation as government seeks to crush dissent | WSWS
Thirty-five Israeli Jewish and Arab peace and human rights groups have issued an open letter calling on the government to work for a ceasefire, the release…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
White poppies on show at alternative Remembrance Sunday events |
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…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
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…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
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,…
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November 2023
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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…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
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…
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November 2023
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“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…
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November 2023
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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…
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November 2023
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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…
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November 2023
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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…
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November 2023
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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…
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November 2023
Holding Onto Humanity
Jewish-Arab organisations call for declaration of peace in Gaza | The Morung Express
More than 35 Jewish and Arab organisations on Monday issued a call for reaching a ceasefire, releasing the kidnapped hostages and promoting a political agreement that…
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November 2023
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35 Israeli Jewish and Arab Rights Groups Call for Ceasefire, Hostage Deal, Political Solution to Conflict | Haaretz
An open letter signed by the groups also called on Israel to curb the rampant settler violence in the West Bank and stop the persecution of…
