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Israel PM’s wife asks Qatari Emir’s mother to ‘help bring hostages home’

March 12, 2024 at 10:52 am

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s mother Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser attends the United For Peace in Palestine Summit at Dolmabahce Office in Istanbul, Turkiye on November 15, 2023. [Berk Ozkan/Anadolu via Getty Images]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife, Sara Netanyahu sent a personal letter to the mother of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and asked for her help in the release of Israeli prisoners of war held in Gaza.

In her letter, Sar wrote: “Ramadan, a time for compassion and generosity, reminds us of the strength we hold when we come together to uphold the values of peace and humanity. It is in this spirit of unity and shared human values that I wish to address a matter of great urgency and importance – the plight of the Israelis abducted and held by Hamas in Gaza. The pain of their families, who await their return, resonates deeply within our hearts, reminding us of the preciousness of life and the importance of coming together to protect it.”

She added: “Woman to a woman, it’s imperative to address that among the hostages, 19 women are enduring unimaginable hardships. Reports of sexual abuse and rape are horrifying, and such acts against women cannot be ignored or tolerated.”

“It is a call to action that transcends political boundaries and speaks to our shared humanity and values,” she said.

Netanyahu added: “I urge you, in the spirit of Ramadan, to leverage your significant influence to work towards the release of the Israeli hostages. Your involvement could be instrumental in bringing them home, offering a beacon of hope to their families and taking a significant step toward peace and reconciliation.”

“Your voice and influence can profoundly improve their plight, and I implore you to take a stand against such atrocities. We cannot remain silent or stand back when the dignity and safety of women are at stake.

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