Parents Circle in the Media

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Hope for Peace Must Overcome Our Fears | Star Tribune

Empathy could overcome hostility, even in Gaza

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

They worked together as peace activists. Oct. 7 changed everything | New York Times Magazine

Tamar Shamir and Mohamed Abu Jafar tried for years to bring Jews and Palestinians together. Now they wonder if they ever understood each other

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Israeli Peace Activist Robi Damelin | CNN

One of the main proponents of this peace movement is Robi Damelin, whose son David was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002. Instead of being…

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Israeli peace activist: ‘Contribute to compassion instead of hatred’ | CNN

Robi Damelin says peace can happen overnight, but ‘we have to do the work that we’re doing, as much as we can.’

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Together for Humanity vigil held outside Downing Street | Jewish News

An event to demonstrate that neither side in the Israel-Hamas conflict had the monopoly on pain and suffering drew a crowd of hundreds on Sunday, to…

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Who are you actually helping by taking a side? | Express

Robi Damelin lost her son to a Palestinian sniper and now represents bereaved families of both Israelis and Palestinians. It is perhaps a natural thing to…

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Parents group working towards peace amid Israeli-Hamas War | CNN

CNN’s Kim Brunhuber speaks with Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan, former directors of the “Parents Circle – Families Forum.” It’s a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization, founded in…

December 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

Israeli, Gazan children impacted by war commemorated in exhibit | Jerusalem Post

A group of Israeli illustrators created a virtual illustrated exhibit to draw focus on the children living through war and to commemorate the innocent who lost…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

November 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

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…

November 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

November 2023

Holding Onto Humanity

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…