July-August 2015 Delegation Home

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• Read reflections from this delegation:
  
  - 1) First Impressions
  - 2) I Want My Right. . .
  - 3) Past & Present Colliding
  - 4) Now That I've Seen. . .
- 5)The Stories We Bring Home

• Videos from the delegation

August 2015 - Interfaith Peace-Builders' 20-member delegation to Palestine /Israel took place from July 27 to August 7, 2015. The purpose of this delegation - the 54th to make the trip since 2001 - was to educate North Americans about the region and deepen their understanding of its conflicts.

This delegation focused on Palestinian and Israeli efforts to achieve peace, justice, and an end to military occupation.  The trip also explored issues relevant to young people in Palestine/Israel, including efforts to educate and empower future generations working toward a just resolution to the conflict.  Two thirds of the Palestinian population and one third of the Israeli population are under the age of 25.  More than just numbers, youth in Israel/Palestine play important roles in community development, lead nonviolent struggles for justice, and work together across national lines towards reconciliation. 

Participants on this Interfaith Peace-Builders delegation have the unique opportunity to hear directly from Palestinians and Israelis regarding their hopes for peace and the role of the United States, the US government, and other international actors, in promoting a resolution to the conflict.

Photos from the July-August 2015 Delegation

Videos from the Delegation

Click in the upper left of the video below to see a list of clips from the delegation video playlist.

Interfaith Peace-Builders believes in the power of eye-witness experience and transformation. Given the opportunity to speak directly with Israelis and Palestinians, delegates return to the United States better informed, more energized, and with a deeper understanding of the possibilities for true justice in the Middle East.

Upon their return to the United States, delegates will share their experiences with the public, the media, and their political representatives.

Media interested in interviewing the participants and groups wanting information about speaking engagements should contact Interfaith Peace-Builders at media[a]ifpb.org or 202.244.0821.