From Northern Ireland to Syria: 5 modern day peacemakers

As the conflict in Israel-Gaza continues to escalate and the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears its third year, Abi Thomas speaks to five people who are striving to bring God’s peace in a divided and hurting world

Nadine Quomsieh is programme manager for Parents Circle Families Forum, a joint Israeli-Palestinian peace organisation of over 600 bereaved Palestinian and Israeli families. She is an Orthodox Christian who grew up in America. Her family are from Bethlehem; they returned in 2009.

“I was a fashion designer and I came to give courses to Palestinian women - we did the first fashion show in Palestine! I loved Bethlehem and I decided to stay even though it was scary. I wanted to learn more about the conflict so I joined a meeting for the Parents Circle Families Forum.

That meeting was very deep. Our members have all lost a family member and I found it very difficult to listen to these people, who have paid the highest price for this conflict, talking about peace.