There is a fragile cease fire in place. Israeli and Palestinian families have reunited, Palestinians of Gaza are returning to the rubble of their homes, and millions of people are carrying the toll of the past two years. This cannot be the end, it must be a beginning. Our work is far from over. We … Continue reading We Won’t Give up on Peace

October 7, 2025 marks two years of bloodshed and injustice. We invite you to take a moment to share your feelings, speaking from your heart. As an act of solidarity, please join us and our partner, American Friends of Combatants for Peace, by taking a moment today to share your vision of hope, memory, and … Continue reading In Memory, In Grief, In Hope

Sunday, October 19 Society Hill Synagogue (Philadelphia, PA) Stories of Loss and Reconciliation Public event; advance registration required 10:30am ET RSVP HERE Monday, October 20 Rutgers Presbyterian Church (Upper West Side, NYC) Listening from the Heart: Bereaved Palestinians and Israelis for Peace Public event; advance registration required 6:30pm ET RSVP HERE Tuesday, October 21 Nourishing … Continue reading October 2025 Parents Circle Speaking Tour

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) was presented with the prestigious Nuremberg International Human Rights Award at a special ceremony held in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. Receiving the award on behalf of PCFF were two bereaved mothers and members of the PCFF, Robi Damelin and Laila Alsheikh. Through … Continue reading The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum

On September 12, 2025, the bereaved members of the Parents Circle took out a full page ad in the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz. Over 220 Israeli and Palestinian members signed this clear and bold message (click the image to enlarge): In a time when anyone speaking about peace is seen as a ‘traitor’ or ‘enemy’, adding … Continue reading Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz

Sunday, September 21 is the International Day of Peace. On this day, people around the world—activists, students, public figures, politicians, and civilians—unite in a powerful call to action for peace. It might seem painfully contradictory to talk about peace when the situation in Palestine and Israel remains dire, with continued killing and displacement, hostages missing, … Continue reading Pledge for Peace

Don’t let Bassam’s voice be silenced Bassam Aramin is a bereaved Palestinian father. His 10-year-old daughter was killed by an Israeli soldier outside her school. He never sought revenge. Instead, he chose peace—speaking alongside bereaved Israelis to show the world that reconciliation is possible. Now, his voice is being silenced. This weekend, the US government … Continue reading SILENCED

As killing, starvation, and displacement continue in both Gaza and the West Bank and both Israelis and Palestinians continue to live in trauma, we are focused on improving the lives of young people so that they may have a future of peace, freedom, and safety. With this in mind, we put our time, resources, and … Continue reading Eyes on Youth