10:00 | Opening Event
The opening event of the political day at the People’s Peace Conference. On stage, victims of October 7th, Palestinian and Israeli activists, international guests, artists, and peace organization representatives will unite in a joint call to end the war, bring everyone home, and promote peace.
12:00 | first slot
12:00 | Ussishkin
*The session will be held in English with simultaneous translation to Hebrew and Arabic.
In the central political session of the People’s Peace Summit, possible solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be presented — demonstrating that there are partners for peace, and there is a path forward.
Sally Abed will invite:* Dr. Roee Kibrik and Palestinian journalist Mohammad Daraghmeh will explore potential steps to stop the war and emerge from the current crisis.
* Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser Al-Kidwa will present their peace framework.Maya Savir will moderate a panel featuring representatives of joint Israeli-Palestinian initiatives offering detailed plans to resolve core issues such as security, borders, and refugees. Participants include:
* May Pundak and Dr. Rula Hardal from A Land for All
* Gadi Blatiansky and Nidal Foqaha from the Geneva Initiative
* Eran Nissan and Rawan Odeh from the Phoenix Program12:00 | Teddy A
*The session will be held in English with simultaneous translation to Hebrew and Arabic.
“A Mirror Image – Voices and Trends”
Data and perspectives from Palestinian and Israeli societies
What do Israelis and Palestinians really think about peace? Veteran pollsters Dr. Dalia Scheindlin and Dr. Khalil Shikaki reveal findings on radicalization and new opportunities that have emerged.
Making Peace in an Era of Global Chaos: Ambassadors and Diplomats on the Role of the International Community in Promoting Peace
How can the international community promote peace and agreements in an era of global chaos and rising tensions? A panel of ambassadors and diplomats responds to peace initiatives and recent political developments.
With the participation of the ambassadors of Germany, France, and the Netherlands.12:00 | Teddy B & C
“Ask the Expert” with Shaul Arieli: A border and conflict expert with 30 years of experience challenges you to ask the toughest questions. Do you have an argument against a peace agreement that no one can answer? This is the place for it.
“The Daily Postcard Creates Hope” with Ze’ev Engelmaier: A meeting with activist artist Engelmaier (Shoshka) on the award-winning daily postcards project, created in the aftermath of October 7 and the war.12:00 | Dolchin 1
On the conflict in Northern Ireland, it was said: “Anyone who thinks it can be solved doesn’t understand it.” Yet, the agreement came. Monica McWilliams and Avila Kilmurray, two of the architects of the Irish peace agreement, and other experts, in a panel on ending “unsolvable” conflicts.
With participation from: Monica McWilliams and Avila Killmurray, leaders of the women’s peace movement in Northern Ireland, as well as Liel Maghen, Dr. Yael Lazar, Dr. Limor Yehuda. Moderated by Ibrahim Abu Ahmad.
12:00 | Eshkol 1
War and Occupation Exact Heavy Social and Economic Costs from the Residents of the country. The government exploits the atmosphere of emergency to deepen social gaps and divisions amidst prolonged neglect. Now, more than ever, it is important to ask: which populations bear the brunt of the war’s cost? And how can we connect the struggle for peace with the struggles of marginalized groups on the path to a just society?
12:00 | Eshkol 2
Members of Women Wage Peace, the Parents Circle–Families Forum, and additional organizations in a conversation about the vital role of women in peace and reconciliation processes, along with the premiere of the new “Mothers’ Call” video.
Featuring: MK Naama Lazimi, Leora Hadar, Ayelet Harel, Ghadir Hani, Ela Alon, Ghada Zoabi, Rotem Sivan, Elana Kaminka, Amira Abu-Hadoba, Neta Heiman-Mina, Najla, Meytal Ofer, Yael Admi, Kefaya Masarwa, and Hanna Assouline.
Moderated by: Nurit Haghagh and Orna Shragai12:00 | Eshkol 3
A satirical and sharp play based on testimonies from female soldiers in the occupied territories. Three actresses/creators combine live music, dark humor, and documentary materials to deconstruct mechanisms of control and power.
With: Yael Tal, Anat Drimmer, Naama Redler.
12:00 | Oranim 1
How to discuss controversial topics in the classroom?
A practical workshop for educators dealing with sensitive issues in the classroom.
Adi Bas and Ofel Arbel from the Forum for Regional Thinking will provide tools for managing open and inclusive discussions on controversial topics with students.12:00 | Oranim 2
An open conversation with leading educators about the challenges and opportunities of education for peace during a time of conflict. Experts from both Jewish and Arab communities will discuss practical ways to nurture a generation of hope and change, and how the education system can be part of a movement toward peace.
Participants: Former Minister of Education Yuli Tamir, Dr. Sharif Hassan, Sabrin Massarwa, Dr. Uki Maroshek. Moderator: Yifat Hallel.
13:00 | Oranim 1
The dual-narrative approach offers a practical tool for dialogical and inclusive education; in this session, we will experience it firsthand by learning about a historical event from two perspectives. We will see how violence can be transformed into dialogue, promote mutual understanding, and build a culture of peace.
Led by Sipur-Hikaya
13:30 | Oranim 2
Members of the Israeli-Palestinian Forum of Bereaved Families in an inspiring and hopeful meeting. The members will share their experiences of loss, their choice of dialogue, and their partnership with Palestinian forum members. An opportunity to ask questions and express a range of opinions.
Led by the Parents' Circle Families Forum
14:00 | second slot
14:00 | Ussishkin
What collapsed on October 7th? An analysis of the security concepts that crumbled and the presentation of an alternative strategy based on agreements and peace.
Featuring: Maya Ilani, Nimrod Shefer, Neta Omer Shiff, Eran Etzion, Ksenia Svetlova, Amir Fakhouri, Sundus Anabtawi
14:00 | Teddy A
Is peace possible after October 7th? A panel featuring residents of the Gaza border area and victims of the massacre, along with video messages from peace activists in Gaza.
14:00 | Teddy A
Is democracy a condition for peace, or is peace a necessary condition for democracy? Are the two struggles connected or in conflict with each other? Protest leaders and activists discuss the connection between the fight against the judicial overhaul and the struggle to end the occupation.
Participants: Moshe Radman Abutbul, Michael Sfard, Dina Zilber, Reem Hazan. Moderated by Raluca Ganea
14:00 | Dolchin 1
"Reconciliation Ingredients": Israelis and Palestinians who have paid the highest price of war, come together to discuss reconciliation
Israelis and Palestinians who have paid the price of war talk about reconciliation. Israelis and Palestinians, some of whom have experienced personal and close losses, will discuss forgiveness, responsibility, and recognition. In an intimate conversation, we will shed light on the deep meaning of reconciliation and the necessary conditions for its existence.
Moderated by: Maya Savir, Ibtisam Mara’ana
Participants: Robi Damlin and Bassam Aramin; Layla Alshaykh and Chen Alon; Yonatan Zeigen and Prof. Sarab Abu-Rabi
14:00 | Eshkol 1
Is religion an obstacle to peace or a gateway to change? Why do we demand exclusive ownership of holy sites, and how can we transform them into a source of blessing and cooperation? A thought-provoking panel on a topic that may seem intractable.
Participants: Chen Nisan, Pnina Poifer, Almog Behar, Dvir Warshavsky, Yael Gidnian
14:00 | Eshkol 2
Jerusalem – From the Heart of the Conflict to the Capital of Peace: Practical Solutions and a Political Imagination Workshop
When we learn to imagine Jerusalem as the home of both peoples, we will take the first step towards peace. A political imagination workshop led by Mushon Zer-Avid (Land For All - Two States, One Homeland), followed by a panel moderated by Nir Hasson (Haaretz) on practical solutions for the city’s future. The panel will feature Yehudit Oppenheimer, Nivine Sandouka, and Professor Menachem Klein.
14:00 | Eshkol 3
Moral injury is the psychological harm caused when a person is forced to act against their values and conscience. Experienced therapists and researchers will discuss the consequences of moral injury in conflict and present ways to cope with it.
Featuring: Adi Angrat, Dr. Ruti Sofer, Nadav Konig, Dr. Tuli Flint
14:00 | Oranim 1
Not parents or teachers alone can educate for peace. A practical workshop with Yael Meir and Galit Raz-Dror that will offer ways to build effective partnerships between parents and educational teams to promote values of tolerance, democracy, and peace in schools.
In collaboration with the parents and staff of the YASA High School for Science and Arts.14:45 | Oranim 2
How do different people view the same space through the lenses of their distinct identities? A unique workshop that will take participants on a personal journey through the ‘mental maps’ of Jerusalem. An engaging pedagogical tool for promoting tolerance and multicultural understanding.
Led by the “Teachers’ Room” project of the Hebrew Union College.
With a Loud Cry
A Music Stage Throughout the Day
10:00 Rotem Bar Or | 10:20 Yael Naaim | 10:40 Itamar Ziegler & Gadi Ronen | 11:00 Hami Rodner | 11:20 Yahli Sobol | 11:40 Alma Gov | 12:10 Mira Awad | 12:30 Achinoam Nini | 12:50 Noor Darwish | 13:10 Hadag Nahash |13:50 Mozi Raps | 14:10 Safaa Khatkhat | 14:25 Saz | 14:50 Dana Berger | 15:10 Yael Dekelbaum | 15:30 Cohen hosts Teddy Negusa
A vibrant space to connect with the land, the soul, and the community. Throughout the day: installations, meditation, the Truth Mandala ritual for emotional processing, lectures on ecological rehabilitation in Gaza, and ecological imagination for peace. Visitors are invited to wander, reflect, and experience a vision for a world where there is peace with the land as well.
Creation and Storytelling Time
Creators of Peace: A creative space for children, parents, and families, inviting them to think, imagine, feel, and then draw or write what peace means to them. The creations will be compiled into a colorful book, offering a new version of the 1975 children’s book “My Peace,” created by children.
Oranim 3
Throughout the day
Shmulikipod
A bilingual play by Almina Theater, based on the beloved book “Shmulikipod.”
Oranim 4
10:30
Frog and Toad - “The Letter” by Arnold Lobel
Narrated by: Shem Smith and Manal Sa’abeinaA magical journey into the world of friendship, hope, and patience through the beloved story of Frog and Toad. The authors Manal Sa’abeina and Shem Smith will narrate “The Letter” in Hebrew and Arabic and guide the children in creating postcards for their loved ones. An experience that reminds us, just like the snail in the story, peace may be delayed, but it will come.
Oranim 3
10:30
“Galilona” with Rinat Hofer: A creative workshop using paper rolls and songs from the book Galilona.
A creative workshop with author and creator Rinat Hofer, inspired by the book Galilona, demonstrating how vision, creativity, and determination can transform simple cardboard — or a painful conflict — into a creation full of hope and beauty.
Oranim 4
11:30
Shmulikipod
A bilingual play by Almina Theater, based on the beloved book “Shmulikipod.”
Oranim 4
12:00
“Traveling on the Peace Train” - An activity for children.
Climb aboard the train from Haifa and Jenin to Damascus, and continue to Turkey or Mecca – an experiential journey following the historic train, accompanied by storytelling puppets and activities for children! Led by Tamar Werta-Zehavi and Margalit Ziv
Oranim 3
12:30
A Comics Workshop for Peace for Children with Ilana Zaphran
A comics workshop for peace for children with Ilana Zaphran, an Israeli comic artist and caricaturist. The creations will be included in a book inspired by the 1975 children’s book “My Peace,” which was illustrated by children.
Oranim 3
13:30
The Present is the Future: An experiential workshop with the Jerusalem Youth Choir.
The choir brings the voice of a shared Palestinian-Israeli future from the streets of Jerusalem to stages around the world – TED, America’s Got Talent, and more. The young singers will demonstrate how music facilitates difficult conversations and enables the building of a future of peace, justice, and equality – together.
Oranim 4
13:30
A family focused area at the International Convention Center with children’s plays, storytelling hours, creative workshops, and even a relaxation and recovery zone.
נשים רוקמות חיים - מרחב נשי משותף להיכרות, יצירה ושיח, ללידת תקווה מתוך הכאב.
בהובלת נשים עושות שלום.לאורך היום יתקיים יריד ארגונים שבו אפשר יהיה לקבל מידע על הפעילויות של הארגונים שלוקחים חלק בוועידה.