Immediately following the Joint Memorial Day Ceremony American Friends of Combatants for Peace and American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum held this powerful discussion on May 12, 2024. Together, we gathered online to meet bereaved Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers who are transforming their losses into catalysts for hope.

Musa Juma’a was born in Jerusalem and studied and graduated in its streets. He is a 37-year-old doctor and writer with family in both the West Bank and Gaza. Musa’s aunt and 8 of his cousins were recently killed in Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombardment. Musa is working to end the occupation and believes peace cannot be separated from freedom.

Maoz Inon is an award-winning Israeli social entrepreneur, peace activist, and the founder of several tourism initiatives within Israel and the Middle East. Since his parents were killed in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Inon has become a leading voice for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.