Maoz Inon is an Israeli peace entrepreneur. He has founded several peace-focused tourism initiatives within Israel and the Middle East,. Since the murder of his parents in the attack on October 7, 2023, he has become a voice for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. In May 2024, he participated in the ARENA DI PACE peace event in Verona with his friend and partner, the Palestinian peace entrepreneur Aziz Abu Sarah, where the two received an embrace and support from Pope Francis. They gained widespread media coverage internationally including in the annual TED conference, where their conversation was the opening session’s first talk. Amidst unimaginable loss and grief, he and his team have been unwavering advocates for peace.

Sulaiman Khatib is the Co-Founder of Combatants for Peace, a non-profit Israeli and Palestinian peace-building organization, and was nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes on their behalf. He has been recognized internationally for his contributions to promoting peace in the Middle East, social justice, and equality for all. He founded Al-Qud’s Association for Democracy and Dialogue, where he worked with youth in the Palestinian Territories, and was a Board Member of ELHAM – The Day After. He is a renowned speaker and lecturer worldwide and is the co-author of In This Place Together: A Palestinian’s Journey to Collective Liberation.