2022

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Stories, op-eds, events and press coverage from the bereaved families doing this work — and from the Americans standing with them.

  1. October 28, 2022

    News

    A Palestinian Peacemaker on the Israeli Elections

    by Osama Abuayyash Bereaved member and Palestinian co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum October 28, 2022 For the first time in years, a government was formed in Israel…

  2. October 24, 2022

    Solidarity

    2022 Olive Harvest in at-Tuwani

    On Saturday, October 22, Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle participated in a solidarity event in the village of at-Tuwani to pick olives, as we did…

  3. October 13, 2022

    Youth

    20 Years of Youth Peace Education

    It’s not often that we celebrate. We are far too often focused on death, bereavement and violence. But today, we are celebrating 20 years of youth peace education.…

  4. September 18, 2022

    Op-ed

    What I learned about the conflict on a southern plantation

    by Yuval Rahamim Bereaved member and Israeli Co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum September 17, 2022 When I was invited to join the trip to the U.S. South…

  5. September 13, 2022

    Op-ed

    I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this

    by Laila AlsheikhBereaved Palestinian motherParents Circle – Families Forum September 13, 2022 I’ve been dreaming of visiting the U.S. ever since I can remember. I never expected that…

  6. September 8, 2022

    Webinar

    Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma

    Recording Available Webinar: Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma Join us for a special International Peace Day webinar, live from Montgomery, Alabama. From September 14-21, a group…

  7. September 6, 2022

    Solidarity

    “We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar

    On Saturday, about 100 members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum and program alumni arrived to express their support and solidarity with the residents of Khan al-Ahmar,…

  8. August 8, 2022

    Op-ed

    To the mothers of Palestine and Israel

    by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli motherParents Circle – Families Forum August 7, 2022 Here is what I say to the mothers of Palestine and Israel: We may not speak…

  9. August 3, 2022

    Solidarity

    Standing with Bardala

    Bereaved members and program alumni in conversationwith Palestinian members of the Bardala community (all photos by Eyal Rozin) by Mohammad al-BawPalestinian Community Relations ManagerParents Circle – Families Forum…

  10. July 14, 2022

    Op-ed

    The Conflict Cannot Wait

    Bereaved Parents Circle members pay their respects to the family of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Aqleh, slain by Israeli soldiers by Yuval Rahamim and Osama AbuayyashBereaved members and…

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