2022
What’s New
Stories, op-eds, events and press coverage from the bereaved families doing this work — and from the Americans standing with them.
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May 26, 2022
Op-ed
“I spoke to the UN Security Council’s hearts today” – Robi Damelin
https://youtu.be/_WG8-3oKm_s “There is hope. I can tell all of you here that if there is no hope, there will never be peace. It is a remarkably important part…
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May 23, 2022
Op-ed
Paying our respects to Shireen Abu Aqleh’s family
https://youtu.be/v_qX3UTw0rw Robi Damelin, bereaved Israeli mother and Parents Circle member, addressing Dr. Tony Abu Aqleh, brother of slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, and other members of the…
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May 13, 2022
Op-ed
“For me, Nakba Day is today and every day”
On May 15th, Palestinians recognize Nakba Day, a commemoration of the Nakba (Arabic for catastrophe). This day is held to remember the destruction, forced displacement, and loss of…
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April 7, 2022
Op-ed
Statement on violence in Israel and Palestine
I’m watching the news and horrified to learn of more needless, senseless deaths. More bereaved. More unbelievable pain. More families grieving for loved ones. It is incredibly devastating.…
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March 10, 2022
Webinar
Webinar – Special Briefing: U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides, in conversation with bereaved Israeli and Palestinian peacemakers
Recording available Special Briefing: US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides, in Conversation with Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian Peacemakers https://youtu.be/96da9kDG7F0 On April 13, we hosted a special briefing webinar…
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March 7, 2022
Op-ed
Sorrow and Rage
by Yoav Peck Director of Community Relations Parents Circle – Families Forum March 5, 2022 Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli members pay a visit to the family of Iyad…
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February 17, 2022
Webinar
Webinar – Parents Circle Under Attack: Right-wing threats to school peace program
Parents Circle Under Attack Right-wing threats to school peace program Recording available below Monday, February 28th 12:30 PM EST (19:30 Jerusalem, 17:30 London) The Parents Circle is one…
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January 28, 2022
Youth
Jerusalem High School Students Speak Out After Attack against Parents Circle program
Israeli right-wing demonstrators protesting against a Parents Circle Dialogue Meeting at a Jerusalem public high school on Sunday, January 23rd with signs reading “Death to Terrorists” (photo credit:…
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January 24, 2022
Webinar
Parents Circle Under Attack
Yesterday right-wing activists, led by MK Ben-Gvir, demonstrated outside an Israeli public school in Jerusalem where bereaved Palestinian and Israeli members came to speak to the students about…
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January 10, 2022
Op-ed
A Valued New Year
by Yoav PeckDirector of Community RelationsParents Circle – Families Forum December 31, 2021 Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli members at the 2019 PCFF Members’ Conference 50 years ago this…
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