Dozens of Israeli peace activists, both Jews and Arabs, representing organizations including Peace Now, Women Wage Peace, the Parents Circle – Families Forum, and others, met this afternoon with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.
Two years on from October 7, hostage families hope that a deal can finally bring them home | The Independent
After months of protests, political chaos and a brutal military campaign in Gaza, hostages kidnapped by Hamas in 2023 still remain in captivity. Their devastated families tell Alex Croft of their pain – and their unwavering hope that a peace deal can finally bring them home
Two Years After Oct. 7, High Hopes for Peace | World Politics Review
Vivian Silver kept the courage of her convictions right until her death. The Israeli peace activist was at her home in Kibbutz Be’eri on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters swept through after crossing the border from nearby Gaza.
In Memory, In Grief, In Hope
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
Listening from the Heart: A Simple Classroom Practice to Transform Hard Conversations | Share My Lesson
Explore a simple, powerful listening tool that helps students engage with empathy—even on the toughest topics.
When Justice Means Revenge, the Open Wounds of Israelis and Palestinians Won’t Heal | Haaretz
If I kill the gunman who killed my mother on October 7, I won’t get her back. Instead, I’ll have two corpses on my hands
October 2025 Parents Circle Speaking Tour
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
“Brescia for Peace” Prize Awarded to Israeli-Palestinian Association The Parents Circle | QuiBrescia
The Parents Circle, an Israeli-Palestinian organization, wins the “Brescia for Peace” award for turning grief into dialogue. Award ceremony in November.
Israeli Peace Activist: My Mother Was Killed on October 7. Here’s Why I Support Palestinian Statehood. | Democracy Now
Following the U.K., Australia, Canada and Portugal’s formal recognition of Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, Democracy Now! speaks with Israeli peace activist Yonatan Zeigen in Tel Aviv.
Israelis Call for Recognition of a Palestinian State | The Herald Malaysia
A petition launched by the activist group Zazim brings together Jewish and Arab citizens. The goal is to reach 10,000 signatures by 22 September, when the session promoted by France and Saudi Arabia is scheduled to take place at the UN General Assembly.
