by Ilan Solomons on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 4:55pm
OPEN LETTER TO EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR TO SOUTH AFRICA – RE: PRISONER SWAP
Dear Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa Ambassador Extraordinary - H E Dr Mohamed Zayed,
I write to you as a member of the Jewish Community of South Africa. Today - the 18th of October 2011 - is a significant day for all people who have an interest in the Middle-East. The release of the Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit in exchange for over 1000 Palestinian detainees has taken major negotiations and coordination. It is well known that the Egyptian Authorities played a critical role in ensuring this deal was carried through.
The fact that the Egyptian leadership was able to mediate these negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships at a time when Egypt itself is facing many internal instabilities and an uncertain future is what makes its role even more incredible.
Egypt has shown itself once again to be a true force in the Middle East, not in the military sense – which it is without doubt – but in the sense that it has shown the power of diplomacy and mediation. You have acted as a fair and just arbitrator in this matter which will undoubtedly once again ensure that Egypt will be at the forefront of the Arab-Israeli Peace making initiatives as it has been since it concluded a Peace Treaty with Israel under Late President Anwar Sadat – May His Soul Rest in Peace – in 1979.
I once again would like to thank you as representative of the Egyptian people in South Africa, as a Jew and as South African citizen for your counties efforts and I know that many of my fellow Jewish brothers and sisters, South Africans’ of all colours and creeds, and of course the family of the Gilad Schalit and of the Palestinian detainees share much of my same sentiments.
In conclusion it is my hope that your country makes a peaceful transition to a full Democratic system in the coming years and that Egypt will continue to be at the forefront of promoting a lasting and just peace not only between the Israeli’s and the Palestinians but also between Israel and the broader Arab and Muslim world.
Yours Sincerely,
Ilan Solomons
Johannesburg, South Africa
- egyptemb@global.co.za
Dear Egyptian Ambassador to South Africa Ambassador Extraordinary - H E Dr Mohamed Zayed,
I write to you as a member of the Jewish Community of South Africa. Today - the 18th of October 2011 - is a significant day for all people who have an interest in the Middle-East. The release of the Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit in exchange for over 1000 Palestinian detainees has taken major negotiations and coordination. It is well known that the Egyptian Authorities played a critical role in ensuring this deal was carried through.
The fact that the Egyptian leadership was able to mediate these negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships at a time when Egypt itself is facing many internal instabilities and an uncertain future is what makes its role even more incredible.
Egypt has shown itself once again to be a true force in the Middle East, not in the military sense – which it is without doubt – but in the sense that it has shown the power of diplomacy and mediation. You have acted as a fair and just arbitrator in this matter which will undoubtedly once again ensure that Egypt will be at the forefront of the Arab-Israeli Peace making initiatives as it has been since it concluded a Peace Treaty with Israel under Late President Anwar Sadat – May His Soul Rest in Peace – in 1979.
I once again would like to thank you as representative of the Egyptian people in South Africa, as a Jew and as South African citizen for your counties efforts and I know that many of my fellow Jewish brothers and sisters, South Africans’ of all colours and creeds, and of course the family of the Gilad Schalit and of the Palestinian detainees share much of my same sentiments.
In conclusion it is my hope that your country makes a peaceful transition to a full Democratic system in the coming years and that Egypt will continue to be at the forefront of promoting a lasting and just peace not only between the Israeli’s and the Palestinians but also between Israel and the broader Arab and Muslim world.
Yours Sincerely,
Ilan Solomons
Johannesburg, South Africa
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