Dear Members of the Diplomatic Community,

Combatants for Peace is honored to invite you to the event marking the 20th anniversary of our movement in Talitha Kumi (Beit Jala), on November 5, 2026.

Since 2006, Combatants for Peace has brought together Palestinians and Israelis committed to nonviolence and working toward a future where everyone’s human rights are respected. To mark this remarkable milestone, we are organizing a special event that will bring together local activists and our international community to reflect on how far the movement has come and look ahead to the next chapter of our shared work.

We invite you to join us on this special day, which will include workshops, a ceremony that will be broadcast live, and a festive dinner.

Program details:

• Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

• Location: Talitha Kumi Guest House, P.O. Box 7, Beit Jala

• 16:00-18:15: Theatre of the Oppressed performance by a binational group of activists, Israeli and Palestinian ex-combatants panel discussion.

• 19:00-19:45: 20th Anniversary ceremony including reflections from our founders, directors and Freedom Schools alumni, as well as a short film and musical performances

• 20:00: Dinner with our activists and international supporters

You can join for the full program, or for the ceremony and dinner.

To join, please register below by Tuesday, October 27th: