The movement was formed in 2006 by Palestinians and Israelis who had taken an active role in the cycle of violence,[2][3] and decided to work together to promote a peaceful solution through non-violent action.[3] Originally, the activists were solely ex-combatants: the Israeli soldiers and refuseniks of the Israeli army and Palestinian fighters.[4] Today, members of the movement include also men and women who have never played a violent role in the conflict.