Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian fathers now call each other brother

Activists and co-directors of the Parents Circle Families Forum (PCFF), Bassam Aramin (left), whose 10-year-old daughter Abir was killed by the Israeli military in East Jerusalem in 2007, with Rami Elhanan, whose 14-year-old daughter Smadar was killed by two Palestinian suicide bombers in Jerusalem in 1997 (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

Two bereaved fathers, one Israeli and one Palestinian, are using their friendship to campaign for peace between their two nations.

Despite having fought for opposing sides as young men, Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin say they are now “family” and have dedicated their lives to building respect and understanding between their communities.