This chapter explores the personal journeys of individuals impacted by loss and conflict in the Israel-Palestine region, focusing on their shifts towards nonviolence and reconciliation. It highlights the shared pain and transformative experiences of forgiveness, understanding, and advocacy for peace between Palestinian and Israeli families. The narrative emphasizes the power of personal narratives in promoting healing and unity amidst complex societal challenges.
The Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization of over 600 families, all of whom have lost an immediate family member to the ongoing conflict. In this podcast, we talk to their spokesperson and bereaved mother, Robi Damelin, and Ali Abu Awwad. Ali was imprisoned by Israel for his resistance, bereaved of his brother by a soldier’s gun, and is the founding leader of Taghyeer, a nonviolent movement for social and political change.
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