My name is Najla. I live with my husband and 5 children in the Al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron. I was born and raised in Khan Younis, in Gaza, and that is where my entire family lives. In 2000, I got married and moved to the West Bank with my husband. For the last 20 … Continue reading Stories from Gaza
Reflections from South Africa: Lessons on Reconciliation and the Questions That Remain
by Shiri OurianExecutive DirectorAmerican Friends of the Parents Circle March 10, 2025 I spent a week in South Africa with the Parents Circle’s partner organization, TELOS, listening and learning, processing and grappling, uncovering and bearing witness. My intent was clear—to return with insights from South Africa to inform my leadership of American Friends of the … Continue reading Reflections from South Africa: Lessons on Reconciliation and the Questions That Remain
“Despite all of this, I still have hope. ” – Adel, Holding Onto Humanity
DONATE NOW “All of us, Jews and Arabs, are children of Abraham and want to live in peace on this land, but have been failing to do so for 75 years. Why did we need to reach October 7th for the world to understand the tragedy of the Palestinian people in Gaza? The people there … Continue reading “Despite all of this, I still have hope. ” – Adel, Holding Onto Humanity
“The Price of War” – Anat Marnin, Holding Onto Humanity
DONATE NOW “For already 50 years, October 7th brings me back to the bloody war in which I lost both of my brothers. While I was filled with sadness and soul searching for their absence in my life, and on the steep price of all wars, and while I was wondering whether this year I … Continue reading “The Price of War” – Anat Marnin, Holding Onto Humanity
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinians Peacemakers Wishes for 2023
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
Meet Ibraheem and Amit
Meet Ibraheem and Amit. They’re from Palestine and Israel. They are the Parents Circle’s youth of tomorrow and bring some hope during these difficult days. Make a gift to support Youth Peace Education My name is Ibraheem Aljaffry, and I’m from Bethlehem. Growing up, my only experience with Israelis was soldiers. The army uses my … Continue reading Meet Ibraheem and Amit
On the Road to Reconciliation
https://youtu.be/a4aD6Xz2ynY “Over the years, I abandoned my thoughts for revenge. I understood there’s no point in additional killing. It does no good for anybody. It’s not going to heal my wounds or my scars.” — Yuval Rahamim, bereaved Israeli son and Parents Circle Co-Director, in his address at this year’s J Street conference. Watch the … Continue reading On the Road to Reconciliation
Sharing Memories
Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum share memories of the loved ones they’ve lost as part of the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Day Ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CRBCAPrTF4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k2Vd9QJdtAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfED_R_UDDkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9FHxhVmlJ8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE2qhv5kKWo Watch the recording of the 2021 Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony
Meet Itai and Aisha
Meet Israeli, Itai Horowitz and Palestinian, Aisha Alfaris, the Parents Circle’s Board of Directors Chairperson and Vice Chair. “Tell us a little about yourselves.” Itai: My family and I live in Tel Aviv. My father, Shmuel, was killed in an attack on a bus traveling to Egypt in 1990. I became an active member of … Continue reading Meet Itai and Aisha
