Who We Are
History
In 2006, Israelis and Palestinians who were born into conflict and formerly faced one another as sworn enemies, chose to do the unimaginable.
A small group of former enemy combatants - Israeli soldiers from elite military units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in Israeli prisons - began meeting one another in secret to challenge their fate and the violent status quo.
Through many courageous meetings, a transformational journey began to unfold. These fighters and soldiers once committed to armed battle laid down their weapons to join forces and nonviolently co-resist the occupation, leading to the creation of Combatants for Peace. Today, our movement consists of former fighters, refuseniks, and nonviolent activists committed to co-creating a just peace.
Our Vision
We believe in a world where all people, from the river to the sea, live in peace with dignity, justice, and liberty.
CFP’s Mission
Welcome to the Movement.
CfP is a joint community of Palestinians and Israelis working in solidarity to end the occupation and all forms of oppression. Guided by the values of nonviolent resistance, they are showing themselves and the world that there is another way.
AFCFP’s Mission
American Friends of Combatants for Peace is a diverse community of U.S. and international activists working in solidarity with CfP.
AFCFP raises awareness and resources, builds community, and takes direct action to advance the work of CfP for a just peace in Israel and Palestine.