[Peace-discuss] Israelis And Palestinians Join Forces In Inspiring New Campaign For Peace

[David Johnson via Peace-discuss]

  Israelis And Palestinians Join Forces In Inspiring New Campaign For Peace

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August 22nd, 2014
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/August 20, 2014 /  |  As the media continues to bombard us with 
horrifying images of violence and hate emanating from the Middle East, 
it can be difficult to remain hopeful that any long-lasting solution to 
end the conflict will ever be reached in that region of the world.

Yet, an unlikely alliance of ex-militant Israelis and Palestinians have 
set out to challenge that notion of despair by joining hands and 
launching an inspiring peace campaign 
<https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-bring-peace-to-israel-and-palestine> offering 
an alternative solution to the ongoing political stalemate.

Tired of waiting for their governments to stop the cycle of violence, 
the bi-national movement Combatants For Peace <http://cfpeace.org/>, 
have instead chosen to lay down their weapons and work collaboratively 
to raise funds to build peace in the middle peace.

Formed in 2005 from former IDF Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters 
who had taken an active part in the cycle of violence, the group hopes 
to generate enough support so it can put political pressure on both 
governments to intervene and work toward reconciliation.

The primary goal is to promote the end of the occupation and the 
creation of a Palestinian state where both populations can live side by 
side in peace and dignity by educating each side about non-violent 
struggles in both Israel and Palestine.

"The conflict in the middle east may appear impossible to solve. We know 
it's not...," the campaign declares.  "Our mission is to actively spread 
the message that a non-violent solution to the conflict is possible and 
our hundreds of members and participants are living proof that it is."

Together, their members use art, theater and other creative activities 
to demonstrate to both Israelis and Palestinians that it is indeed 
possible to rise above fear and hatred, and that former enemies can 
become partners in peace and together create a better future for all.

"The media only shows us image of violence and hate driving us further 
apart. We engage in activities that embody a different reality.  These 
are the images that bring people together," the campaigners assert.

Consequently, with the launch of the campaign, the movement is hoping to 
reach a much wider audience so that their voices can be heard on its 
quest to bring peace to Israel and Palestine.

Those interested in helping can donate to the campaign, share the 
initiative on social media or simply get the word out to the local 
church, synagogue or mosque.

Check out the Indiegogo campaign 
<https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/894155/emal/8360675> for yourself 
and get involved.


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