On May 21st 2007, several peacemakers from the Abrahamic Reunion attended the Jerusalem Hug event. This was the first annual Big Hug event. 1000 Arabs, Jews, Christians and many others from all over the world came together at Damascus Gate to pray for healing, justice, and peace in Jerusalem.

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People gather on the steps of Damascus Gate for the Jerusalem Hug

 

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Ibrahim meeting people in the crowd

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Ibtisam Mahamid leads a call for peace

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Hands held in prayer

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Praying together for peace in front of a banner that reads “It is smarter without violence”