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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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June 2025
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Palestinian, Israeli mums w/ slain children get Golden Florin | Ansa
The Fiorino d’Oro (Golden Florin) of Florence, the Tuscan capital’s highest civic recognition, was awarded Tuesday to Bushra Awad and Robi Damelin, two women, one Palestinian…
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June 2025
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Giving peace a voice at Sunderland Minster | Northeast Bylines
It would be understandable for anybody watching the news from Israel and Gaza and the West Bank, to perhaps think that Israelis and the Palestinians are…
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June 2025
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There is Another Way’ Review | Roger Ebert
“There are no victors in this war,” HaLev says near the end of the movie. “We have all already lost.”
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June 2025
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The Israeli Hostage Who Refused to Embrace Revenge | New York Times
Hamas held Liat Beinin Atzili hostage for 54 days and killed her husband. In her grief, she explains why all she wants is peace for Israelis…
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June 2025
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Vivian Silver’s sons speak out about the past 611 days | Canadian Jewish News
Vivian Silver’s sons speak out about the past 611 days | Canadian Jewish News Chen and Yonatan Zeigen recently visited Toronto for a celebration of their…
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June 2025
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Vivian Silver’s sons continue her work and legacy of building peace in Israel | Canadian Jewish News
Yonatan Zeigen, who lost his mother Vivian Silver in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack in southern Israel, says his goal in life is to decrease…
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June 2025
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The Right-wing Israeli ‘Human Rights’ Group Fueling Racism, Censorship and Violence – Without Consequences | Haaretz
At midday on April 29, the eve of Memorial Day, a message inviting the masses to take part in an urgent demonstration was disseminated via social…
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June 2025
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The Current: June 5 2025 | CBC
Yonatan Zeigen’s mother was an Israeli Canadian peace activist, Vivian Silver. She was murdered at her home on the 7th of October 2023. That incident woke…
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May 2025
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Diaspora Jewish philanthropists protest ‘dangerous’ NGO funding bill | The Jewish Independent
Dozens of Jewish philanthropists from around the world have written to Israel’s Foreign Minister protesting legislation designed to limit international funding of human rights organisations.
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May 2025
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The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony for Peace and Reconciliation | Northeast Bylines
The 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony for peace and reconciliation took place on Tuesday 28 April and contained deeply moving contributions from a number of bereaved…
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May 2025
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Palestinian and Israeli activists make plea for peace at Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian who lives in the West Bank, and Rami Elhanan, a resident of Jerusalem and Israeli citizen, are two men predestined to hate…
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May 2025
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What Matters Now to bereaved mother Elana Kaminka: End the Gaza ‘forever war’ | Times of Israel
Peace activist tirelessly promotes dialog between Israelis and Palestinians — and protests the Netanyahu government, which she holds accountable for her soldier son’s death on Oct.…
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May 2025
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Where Grief Meets Hope: The Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial | The Jewish Independent
Last week, thousands of Israelis and Palestinians — along with viewers around the world — came together to remember, grieve, and call for peace.
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May 2025
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Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s War on Israeli, Palestinian and International Peace, Aid and Civil Rights Groups | Haaretz
For NGOs working with Israelis and Palestinians, the war has not only meant unprecedented need for their aid and expertise, but also harsh blows to their…
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May 2025
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Rami Elhanan i Bassam Aramin: “When you know the enemy, you discover that he is exactly like you.” | Ara
Rami Elhanan i Bassam Aramin: “When you know the enemy, you discover that he is exactly like you.” Ara Losing a daughter at the hands of…
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May 2025
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Remembering the victims of war is a first step toward peace | Arab News
There are two feelings, some might say traits, that are hard to come by when countries are in a state of war: empathy and sympathy.
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May 2025
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Herzog condemns attack on Ra’anana synagogue: ‘Hatred and violence have no place here’ | Jerusalem Post
After extremists disrupt Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, Herzog speaks with Reform rabbi to express solidarity and urge national unity.
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April 2025
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Reform movement files complaint after violent protest at Israeli-Palestinian Remembrance Day event | Jerusalem Post
The local Likud party branch in Ra’anana organized a demonstration against the Remembrance Day event.
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April 2025
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Against all odds, Israelis and Palestinians mark 20th joint Memorial Day ceremony | 972 Magazine
Facing both October 7 and Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza, bereaved families sought to make space for shared grief — and insist on a different path…
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April 2025
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Rightists Storm Reform Synagogue During Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony | Haaretz
Despite advance warning that right-wing activists were planning to protest outside the ceremony, there was only a small police force, including only one patrol car, when…
