Yael Admi

Yael Admi is an Israeli peace activist known for co-founding Women Wage Peace, an Israeli grassroots peace movement advocating peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict. In 2024 she was named a Time Woman of the Year.

Early life and education Admi was twelve years old when her brother, Yshai Ron, was killed in Egypt during the armed conflict between Israel and Egypt. Her mother died of sadness and despair after the loss of her brother. The death of her brother inspired Admi in her activism to devote all her time to making peace. where she studied ethics and dialogue.

Activism Admi is known for her work advocating for peace and protection of women. She believes in the significance of breaking the cycle of revenge, as it brings nothing good to the world besides revenge. During the bloodshed, the women and children have always paid the highest price. Admi believes that women's voices, especially mothers', are crucial in changing the course of events. She believes that one should go beyond one's pain and achieve the highest level of solidarity and humanity, and refusing to sink into one's private suffering is the only way to end the war. Admi serves as a member of the strategic team of Women Wage Peace, arranging collaborations with other peace organizations, including a Palestinian women's organization, Women of the Sun.

In 2020, Women Wage Peace coordinated an event at Institute for National Security Studies to promote legislation drafted by Admi and Tami Yakira aimed at preventing additional wars. These conversations were continued in 2022 during a joint meeting of Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun. These annual events are called "The Mother's Call". On October 4, 2023 women from both Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun gathered at the Dead Sea,

During the October 7 attacks in 2023, Vivian Silver was killed. The loss of a friend further motivated Admi's activism as she believes the tragedy is a chance for people to recognize the brutality of the war and make changes as a community. In 2024 Admi was also honored by The DVF Awards in Venice.

Personal life Admi is married to Yoel Admi. She has six children and ten grandchildren.