Published: 12 May 2025
Last updated: 13 May 2025
On May 9, over 5,000 Israelis and Palestinians came together in Jerusalem for the People’s Peace Summit, organised by the ‘It’s Time Coalition’—an alliance of more than 60 peace, reconciliation, and shared society organisations.
From the main stage, moments of raw emotion and powerful calls for change echoed across the crowd. Dr. Iman Said, a Palestinian physician from the now-destroyed Rimal neighborhood of Gaza, issued a heartfelt plea to end the war through a two-state solution.
French President Emmanuel Macron sent a video message supporting the efforts of civil society groups working for coexistence.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas—dismissed by Prime Minister Netanyahu as an unworthy partner for peace—stated, “We reject violence and terrorism. We reject the killing of civilians. And we are for the release of all the hostages as soon as possible.”
Comments3
Deborah Stone13 May at 08:23 am
Reggie, this article goes some way to answering your question.
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Natan Slifkin12 May at 04:49 pm
“Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas—dismissed by Prime Minister Netanyahu as an unworthy partner for peace—stated, “We reject violence and terrorism. We reject the killing of civilians.” Abbas absolutely supports all these things. He even pays those who do them. It’s perfectly clear from Abbas’ other words and actions that he is not interested in peace. Abbas’ empty words at this conference are a meaningless performance, and it’s not just stupid of you to be taken in by them and platform him as a “peace seeker,” it’s immoral.
Reggie Guevara12 May at 03:10 pm
Congratulations on your recent Jerusalem People’s Peace Summit!
May I know the rough demographic of your 5T+ participants?