February 22, 2023

A farewell from our Founder, Beth Schuman

Dear Friends, After nearly seven incredible years, it is time for me to move on from my role as Executive Director of American Friends of Combatants […]
June 21, 2022

Combatants activist speaks out against Occupation

Combatants for Peace joined forces with several other peace and human rights organisations and held a march and demonstration in the heart of Tel Aviv, calling […]
May 2, 2022

Actress attacked for her involvement in the Joint Memorial Ceremony

Rivka Michaeli, 84, one of Israel’s most famous actresses, has become the subject of a ‘violent incitement campaign’ after announcing her participation in a joint Israeli-Palestinian […]
March 30, 2022

Educating Students and Teachers

We are proud that the youth of Combatants for Peace are leading the way in protecting and educating about their communities. It is our job as […]
March 30, 2022

Preventing Demolition and Expulsion

Combatants for Peace is dedicated to protecting communities from demolition, expulsion and ethnic cleansing. Here is a sample of the recent work in communities across the […]
March 30, 2022

Women’s Rights are Human Rights

Earlier this month, Combatants for Peace activists joined to commemorate International Women’s Day in the spirit of joint resistance that underpins our movement. Our Women’s Group […]
September 27, 2021

Activists attacked while delivering water

Six of our activists were injured and seven more arrested while delivering water to a Palestinian family outside of the village of Al-Tuwani, in the South […]
September 15, 2021

Ahmed’s Story

Ahmed is a Bedouin Shepherd who lives in the South Hebron Hills with his wife, children, and grandchildren. His family has no access to running water, […]
September 15, 2021

Water is a Human Right

Israel has controlled all the natural resources in the West Bank since 1967. It uses these resources to exert control over the Palestinian people, and to […]
August 12, 2021

The Families of Sheikh Jarrah

Fighting the occupation in Sheikh Jarrah As the world has turned its eyes upon Sheikh Jarrah, Combatants for Peace has been on the ground in Jerusalem, […]
May 27, 2021

Save Sheikh Jarrah!

Send this letter to your Congressional Representatives NOW! Dear Representative, The neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem is under threat. I am asking you to […]
February 22, 2021

Interview with Yair Bunzel

Yair Bunzel is a former Captain in the Israeli army who decided to join Combatants for Peace after after an unforgettable encounter with Palestinian shepherds. Since […]
January 27, 2021

Save Wadi Al Ahmar!

Send this letter to Congress Today! Letter from January, 2020 – watch the video below. Dear Representative/Senator, We need your help – today – to stop […]
November 9, 2020

Administrative Detention & Abuse of Power

One of the first things I learned when I was drafted to the army is that countries hold a license to kill. At the time, I […]
September 26, 2020

Reflections by Galia Galili

There is so much suffering in the world right now, and the frightening Covid virus is spreading again in our region of Israel-Palestine. Covid has pushed us physically further […]
September 17, 2020

Demonstrating for Democracy

by Kochav Shachar, CfPeace Education Director Over the past few weeks, huge crowds of people have demonstrated throughout Israel, denouncing the inhumane policies of Netanyahu’s government. […]
September 12, 2020

An arrest & Testimony

As the protests go on in Israel, CfP activist Rotem Levin shares his testimony. He was arrested last week, and this increased his determination to fight […]
September 1, 2020

What does it mean to be pro-Israel?

By Professor Galia Golan In these times of US elections, there are many statements of support for Israel, by people from both parties and the candidates […]
August 4, 2020

A Statement of Solidarity

We are facing a pandemic of systemic oppression On May 25 of 2020, George Floyd was murdered by police in Minneapolis. A few days later, Iyad […]
August 3, 2020

Why I Support the Israeli-Palestinian Combatants for Peace

by: Joseph V. Montville Retired Foreign Service Officer Former Chief of the Near East Division on the Bureau of Intelligence and Research Program Director at the School […]
July 31, 2020

Corruption is the Symptom. Occupation is the Disease.

Corruption is a symptom. The occupation is the disease. Protesters in Israel are rising up en masse, against government corruption. But corruption is only part of […]
June 28, 2020

A Photo Montage: Palestinian children of the Jordan Valley

June 28, 2020

Anti-Annexation Protest in Jericho

Combatants for Peace organized a demonstration with several hundred Palestinian and Israeli activists joining together to rally against the impending annexation in the West Bank. The […]
June 25, 2020

A letter from German Friends of CfP to the German Government

A Call for action: The Annexation Plan of the Israeli government is in no way a solution for peace We, German Friends of Combatants for Peace […]
June 22, 2020

A message on Annexation by CfPeace activist, Elie Avidor

Israel was established in order to create a safe haven for the Jewish people. I was born here, and this is my home. I fought for […]
June 12, 2020

A message on the effects of annexation, by Osama Iliwat

If annexation takes place, I will be right in the middle of it. My city, Jericho, will turn into a small island surrounded by annexed lands. […]
June 1, 2020

Cyprus & Greece: Re-Evaluate Your Security Trainings in Israel

Combatants for Peace sent letters from high-profile Human Rights Attorney Eitay Mack to the Prime Minister of Greece, the President of Cyprus, Josep Borrell (the High […]
May 25, 2020

Walking with shepherds in the Jordan Valley, by Shai Goren

“A few months ago, I began escorting Palestinian shepherds in the Jordan valley. I was introduced to the escort by Yair and Itamar, two of the leaders of […]
May 3, 2020

A Memorial Ceremony message from CfP activist Rami Ben Ari

Memorial Day has always been a special day for me, special in the sense of ‘a lump in the throat’ that refuses to dissolve, of memories […]
April 17, 2020

A message from Adam Rabee, Memorial Ceremony Coordinator

My name is Adam Rabia, I am 43 and from Ramallah. This is the fourth year I will be watching the ceremony, and the second year […]
April 9, 2020

A message from Veteran Peace Activist, Galia Golan

An important messsage from Galia Golan Combatants for Peace activist & leader in the Israeli Peace Camp for over 50 years: We are all in this together – battling […]
April 9, 2020

A message from former Military Officer, Tuly Flint

As Palestinians of the West Bank face a “worrying rise in violence”, as an Haaretz article recently observed, here is a special message from CfP leader, […]
January 3, 2020

Press Release from Santa Rosa

12.20.19 For Immediate Release: Combatants for Peace – There Is A Better Way On Sunday January 26 at 3pm please join us for a presentation by […]
October 22, 2019

Join Us – Protect the people of Kfar Malik!

A Call to Protect the Village of Kfar Malik: Combatants for Peace is a movement of Israelis and Palestinians who had taken an active part in […]
September 17, 2019

Protest in Kfar Malik

The villagers of Malik and Combatants for Peace activists gathered this morning for a peace prayer led by clergy from the three major denominations   The […]
August 19, 2019

The North Group of CfP

Combatants for Peace is organized by grassroots regional groups. We have a North Group, based in Haifa, a Middle Group (Tel Aviv, Ramallah, Jerusalem & Jericho), […]
July 13, 2019

Refusing: an act of Courage & Peace

My name is Maya Brand-Feigenbaum, and on July 14, 2019, my drafting date to the IDF, I will refuse to be drafted. I have contemplated this […]
June 28, 2019

From Tibet to Palestine

Combatants for Peace and Parent’s Circle had an incredible experience meeting with Tibetan President Lobsang Sangay in Abu Tor, Jerusalem last week. The meeting brought together […]
May 27, 2019

Israeli Activists blindfolded, handcuffed & Detained for protecting the rights of local Shepherds

May 27, 2019, 9am Three Israeli activists were arrested this morning at 9am, their crime? Inquiring as to the whereabouts of a Palestinian Shepherd who was […]
May 4, 2019

Permits Denied for Peace Activists

Press Release – 1.5.2019 // The Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony Once again, the Ministry of Defense has banned the entry to Israel of Palestinian bereaved families […]
April 9, 2019

A Brave Friendship – Interview Podcast

The Alien Chronicles is a weekly podcast that features immigrants from all different walks of life to share their immigrant experiences. It offers a platform for […]
March 11, 2019

Radio Podcast from CfP activists

Here is the Podcast from the Evan Dawson show on WXXI Connections. Happy Listening!
March 6, 2019

Deportation at JFK Airport

Sunday, the Palestinian speaker and activist who was traveling to the USA to lecture in American Universities and Synagogues on behalf of Combatants for Peace, Osama […]
February 14, 2019

Renouncing Violence

By Tarak Kauff It was November 2013, in a quiet restaurant in East Jerusalem, when a small delegation of Veterans For Peace (VFP) met with some […]
February 13, 2019

Press Release from Woodstock & Rhinebeck

Combatants for Peace activists Michal Hochberg and Osama Elewat will speak at the Woodstock Community Center (56 Rock City Road, Woodstock) on Friday, March 8th, 7-9pm […]
February 8, 2019

Compassionate Listening

My Turn: A man of peace, detained as an enemy of America By Joel Berman My November journey to Israel and the West Bank with the […]
December 7, 2018

Attention Heads of State: Requesting an update to the Balfour Declaration

2 November 2018 Your Excellencies, On this anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, Combatants for Peace, a movement of Israeli and Palestinian former combatants now advocating non-violent […]
December 7, 2018

A song from Peter Yarrow

A message to Combatants for Peace from Peter Yarrow (from the Band “Peter, Paul and Mary”): It would be my greatest wish to hear what you […]
November 30, 2018

A Reflection by Rabbi Sheila Weinberg

November 11, 2018 The one hundredth anniversary of Armistice Day, ending World War I, the war to end all wars. It is also the 14th anniversary […]
November 17, 2018

An Urgent Call to Protect Children’s Human Rights

An Urgent Call: Demanding Protection for the Human Rights of Children Combatants for Peace are turning to you on an urgent matter. We are a joint […]
October 25, 2018

The Power of Nonviolent Action in Conflict Zones

By Professor Stephen Zunes, University of San Francisco Prepared for the conference “Beyond Dialogue—Nonviolence and Social Action” Neve Shalom/Wahat Al Salam, Israel 15 October 2018 While the […]
October 25, 2018

Palestinian and Israeli to run NYC Marathon Together – For Freedom

By Dana Tarasavage Swiss-born Israeli Michael Feigenbaum is no stranger to challenging physical feats. A seasoned yoga practitioner, performer, dancer and musician, Feigenbaum has spent 20 […]
September 6, 2018

Providing School Supplies

Marking the new school year of 2018/2019 the Jericho-Jerusalem group of Combatants for Peace handed-out more than 50 school bags full of school supplies to children […]
August 10, 2018

Interview at The Shift Summit

  This interview was part of the 2018 Summer of Peace, Finding Common Ground Summit, a free online event featuring how to build  bridges for personal and […]
July 20, 2018

The Resistance is working!

Its been a month now since the nonviolent resistance started in Khan al Ahmar. This month has seen daily sit-ins, sleep overs, and at times, people […]
July 4, 2018

July 4, 6am in Khan al Ahmar

June 7, 2018

Activism in Khan al Ahmar

Following the Israeli High Court of Justice’s decision to allow for demolitions in Khan al Ahmar, any day could be its last day. 70 years ago, these […]
May 27, 2018

The Jewish Voice, Providence, RI

The Jewish Voice (May 25, 2018) “It Seems to Me” According to its promotional material, Combatants for Peace was founded in 2006, when “Israeli and Palestinian […]
May 22, 2018

Legal Advocacy for Human Rights. May 9, 2018

On letterhead of Eitay Mack, Advocate Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Major Eli Levertov, Bureau Chief for the Military Advocate General Telephone: 03-5696601 Facsimile: 03-5694526 Dear Sir, […]
May 22, 2018

Legal Advocacy for Human Rights. April 15, 2018

On letterhead of Eitay Mack, Advocate Sunday, April 15, 2018 Major-General Roni Numa GOC Central Command Colonel Eyal Toledano Legal Counsel Judea & Samaria Lieutenant Bar […]
May 16, 2018

Oneness & Wellness Television Show

 
May 10, 2018

Critical Connections Television Interview

May 6, 2018

Jordan Valley Tour

Palestinians living in the Jordan valley under the Israeli military rule, find it harder and harder to stay and make their livelihood in the dry and […]
April 25, 2018

Letter from Smith College

Dear Combatants for Peace, One of the students at the CFP program mentioned that Osama and Shai were the first exposure some students have had to […]
April 19, 2018

Memorial Ceremony 2018

On April 17, 2018 we witnessed history. 8,000 people came to the joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony, marking it as one of the largest Ceremonies in all […]
April 3, 2018

As soldiers, we too were told to open fire at protesters in Gaza

I was on the border with Gaza six years ago. The same marchers, the same protest. Even the orders to open fire at crowds of people […]
March 18, 2018

Mira Awad with Noa and Tim Ries of The Rolling Stones

Mira Awad in concert live at The Triad, NYC November 2016, in support of Combatants For Peace.
March 11, 2018

Using Music to Demand Freedom

Mira Awad singing at the Freedom March near Husan, marking 10 years of Combatants for Peace Mira Awad singing Mahmud Darwish about remembering and respecting all […]
March 11, 2018

Playground in Susiya, West Bank

Saturday, 10 March, the Combatants for Peace – Southern Group (environs of Beersheva and Hebron) led a group to Susiya to rebuild and refurbish a playground. […]
March 11, 2018

Human Rights Advocacy in the Jordan Valley

March 7, 2018

Press Release from New Hampshire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2018 NH Friends of Combatants for Peace Combatants for Peace Coming to NH Nobel prize-nominated organization will offer three public presentations […]
February 28, 2018

KRFC FM Radio shows in Colorado

Combatants for Peace conducted two radio shows while in Colorado, with KRFC FM radio, a nonprofit station in Fort Collins. They were interviewed by Rabbi Hillel […]
February 21, 2018

Why NonViolent Civil Resistance Works

February 21, 2018

Construction instead of destruction

By Tuly Flint, Israeli Coordinator of CFP On Friday, we were in Hamam el-Malih. When I say “we”, I mean Combatants for Peace. Palestinians and Israelis […]
February 16, 2018

Building Playgrounds for Bedouin Children

 
February 14, 2018

An Interview with our Nobel Peace Prize nominees

  When warriors stop fighting and start talking: Combatants for Peace Photo Credit above, with Souli & Chen: Petar Mitrovic (One Word Project)
January 31, 2018

2018 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

It has been confirmed by the Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee… Combatants for Peace has been nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize!! Here is the […]
January 26, 2018

An Interview with CFP Activist Moran Zamir

American Jewish Peace Archive, Presents: Moran Zamir on Trauma, Binational Peace Activism, and International Solidarity  Moran Zamir is an Israeli activist with Combatants for Peace (CFP), a joint […]
January 22, 2018

University of New Mexico Press Release

by Iris Keltz Combatants for Peace: Beyond Combat–A Reason to Hope A Palestinian and Israeli member of Combatants for Peace will speak at the SUB Ballroom […]
January 18, 2018

Non-Violent Activist Training Report

The objective of this document is to summarize the activities carried out by the “Combatants for Peace” movement in the second half of 2017 concerning non-violence […]
December 9, 2017

Movie Screening in New Hampshire

American Friends of Combatants for Peace wants to invite you to be involved in the Combatants movement! One of the easiest ways to do this is […]
December 6, 2017

The Work of Listening

By Sonja Arsham Kuftinec “Can you hear me?” asked Nathan soft yet firm. “I don’t like to use a microphone because I was raised in an Orthodox […]
November 21, 2017

An Open Letter Demanding Human Rights

Sunday, November 12 2017 A CALL FOR URGENT INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTION TO SAVE THE PALESTINIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE JORDAN VALLEY This urgent appeal is addressed to you […]
November 4, 2017

Playgrounds for Peace

Combatants for Peace engages in a unique type of art-activism while cleaning up the Earth at the same time. The Combatants have been engaged in several […]
November 4, 2017

Make Art Not War

Combatants for Peace uses art to build bridges between people, foster relationships between communities and engage in direct action against the occupation and for peace. A […]
November 3, 2017

Bringing Hope to The Whole World

Combatants for Peace regularly participates in international education and tours. Their mission is to share their work and they inspire people all around the world. American […]
October 16, 2017

Ex-combatants paint picture of Israeli-Palestinian peace

By Joel Berman, New Hampshire. The first week of this trip to Israel, my third since the 2014 Gaza war, was brutally depressing. Political positions had […]
October 14, 2017

Helping local farmers

A number of CFP groups are presently assisting in olive picking this month, including the Tel Aviv-Kalkilya group and the Tel Aviv-Nabalus Group. This is a […]
September 24, 2017

Empowering Women Leaders

Since its inception, women have been an integral part of Combatants for Peace and the movement’s ongoing activities, but it was only a year ago that […]
September 17, 2017

Honoring the International Day of Peace

 Freedom March Marks International Peace Day In honor of the International Day of Peace, Combatants for Peace held a large “Freedom March,” in collaboration with our […]
September 11, 2017

Narratives of Hope: Sharing our stories

Storytelling is central to human experience, it is used in every culture around the world. It intills moral values, expands empathy and grants wisdom. Sharing personal […]
September 11, 2017

Using Theater to Inspire Social Change

Combatants for Peace’s bi-national theater group presented an original play that spreads the message of nonviolent resistance to the occupation and raises awareness of CFP activities. […]
August 30, 2017

Non-Violent Communication Training for our activists

Nonviolence is deeper than simply committing to forsake violent actions. It is a way of being, communicating and empathizing with others. Activists of Combatants for Peace […]
August 25, 2017

Combatants for Peace Nominated for Nobel Peace Price 2017

Combatants for Peace was recently nominated for the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Professor Stellan Vinthagen, a qualified nominator to the Selection Committee named the group for […]
August 25, 2017

Combatants for Peace Documentary Wins Major Humanitarian Awards

‘Disturbing the Peace’ is a documentary outlining the work of Combatants for Peace, a group of Palestinians and Israeli former fighters, working together to promote human […]
August 25, 2017

50,000 People Viewed Combatants for Peace Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony

Record high attendees at the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony. Over 4,000 people attended the ceremony in Tel Aviv and hundreds of other Israelis and Palestinians gathered […]
August 25, 2017

Nobel Peace Prize, Richard Gere and more…

We know the situation is bad… …but there is hope! fear, hatred and violence often seem to dominate our world. Here, we are in the 50th […]
August 25, 2017

Demonstrations and Marches: Home is a Human Right

August, 2017: The Shamasneh Family is being forcibly evicted from their home for the growth of the Jewish settlement in Sheikh Jarrah. On August 9th, their […]
August 25, 2017

Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere!

We say No to violence and YES to HOPE! Help us spread this message! In the past weeks, violence has spread again all around Israel and […]
August 25, 2017

Combatants for Peace wins International Acclaim

It is easy to declare peace when you have never encountered war – but what does it take to fight for peace when your family’s land […]
August 25, 2017

Sumud Freedom Camp!

#WeAreSumud Protesting 50 Years of Israeli Occupation, Coalition of Activists Establish Freedom Camp to Return Palestinian Families to their Homes In Sarura Today, after decades of […]
August 25, 2017

Combatants for Peace Documentary Wins Major Humanitarian Award

‘Disturbing the Peace’ is a documentary outlining the work of Combatants for Peace, a group of Palestinians and Israeli former fighters, working together to promote human […]
August 25, 2017

Nonviolent Resistance: Making a Lasting Impact

Combatants for Peace launched a 40 day campaign to establish Sumud “Freedom Camp.” Since the establishment of Sumud on May 19, more than 500 Palestinian, Israeli, […]
August 25, 2017

Non-Violent Activist Training in Cyprus

Several members of Combatants for Peace met in Cyprus to participate in a workshop led by Stellan Vinthagen and Paula Green about nonviolent activism and learn […]
August 25, 2017

Teaching Children Compassion & Overcoming Hate.

Combatants for Peace teaches children LOVE and ACCEPTANCE, in order to overcome hate.  The movement hosted several events e at the end of the summer, all […]
August 25, 2017

Private tours: Changing Hearts – one at a time

Combatants for Peace hosted a private tour of Ramallah for several American students. One student told us, “I was shocked, it was so incredible!” American Friends […]
August 25, 2017

Hope and Action

Hope and Action – do you want to join us? Let’s walk together on “the other way.” A path of peace, dignity and hope. Together with […]
August 25, 2017

Heroic Group: Combatants for Peace, Brings Hope to Israel and Palestine

There are many who would argue that a hero is one who is willing to die for a cause. Someone who would give their last breath […]
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