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.