https://youtu.be/a-efE4-Yi6Q Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers share their wishes for 2023. Our peace and reconciliation work is only possible with your support. Donate today for a more peaceful tomorrow. Donate now “We hope the new year will be without an Occupation.” Mohammad Albaw, bereaved Palestinian brother Tweet “I hope that in 2023, after the deep … Continue reading Bereaved Israeli and Palestinians Peacemakers Wishes for 2023
Post Election Blues
by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli mother, Spokesperson and International RelationsParents Circle – Families Forum November 6, 2022 It would appear that us at the Parents Circle – Families Forum will have to gather up all our courage, resilience, and determination to understand that we are now a part of a world which is fast becoming a … Continue reading Post Election Blues
First signs of what’s at stake with Israel’s new government
The first signs of what’s at stake following Israel’s right-wing government election results are already making themselves known. Yesterday, Galili High School in Kfar Saba, amidst pressure and threats, cancelled its Dialogue Meeting with the Parents Circle after many years of successful programming. Donate now to support our peace education programs Right wing activists on … Continue reading First signs of what’s at stake with Israel’s new government
How the elections results will impact our work
by Yuval Rahamim Bereaved member and Israeli co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum November 2, 2022 Tuesday’s elections may change the game for the Parents Circle. The results are not yet final, but it looks like a clear advantage to the right. The next Israeli government will have a strong, radical, religious and hateful axis. … Continue reading How the elections results will impact our work
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 that was made up of parties whose slogans were to reach a political settlement with the Palestinians, stop the construction and settlement of settlements, and fight against … Continue reading A Palestinian Peacemaker on the Israeli Elections
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 co-DirectorsParents Circle – Families Forum July 14, 2022 Under normal times, the visit of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, was supposed to be a … Continue reading The Conflict Cannot Wait
“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 of the peace seeking equation.” –Robi Damelin, bereaved Israeli mother, briefing the UN Security Council Today, I was invited by the U.S. Delegate to the United Nations … Continue reading “I spoke to the UN Security Council’s hearts today” – Robi Damelin
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 Abu Aqleh family. A delegation of bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum met with the family of the late journalist Shireen … Continue reading Paying our respects to Shireen Abu Aqleh’s family
“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 life that occurred in 1948 following the creation of the State of Israel, and the devastation that continues to happen to this day due to the occupation. … Continue reading “For me, Nakba Day is today and every day”
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. I am also aware that the shooting in Tel Aviv tonight, like the recent acts of violence in Israel over the past month, did not take … Continue reading Statement on violence in Israel and Palestine
