Bereaved parents seek peace in the Middle East

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Israeli Rami Elhanan and Palestinian Bassam Aramin have both lost daughters in the conflict between their peoples. But instead of demanding revenge, they are working together for peace and reconciliation. Rami and Bassam are part of a 500 strong group called The Circle of Bereaved Parents. Their stories are told in a book called “Nine Lives.” On the BBC’s Outlook program, Matthew Bannister talks to both men about their inspiring journey.Download MP3