An Israeli woman who was released with her young daughter wrote a letter to the Al-Qassam Brigades, thanking them for their humanitarian stance towards her daughter. The following statements were included in the letter:
To the generals who have accompanied me these past few weeks…
It seems we will part ways tomorrow, but I thank you with all my heart. I am grateful for the extraordinary humanity you have shown my daughter Emilia. I was like his parents. You invited him to your room whenever he wanted. (Emilia) He felt that all of you were not just friends, but also true, kind-hearted lovers. thank you thank you. Thank you for the hours you spent with him.
Thank you for being patient with him and pampering him with sweets and fruits. Children should not be in war zones, but thanks to you and the other good people we met along the way, my daughter saw herself as a queen in Gaza. We have not met a single person who did not treat us with kindness, care and love.
I will be forever grateful to you that my daughter did not leave here with any lasting psychological trauma. I will remember your kind actions despite the difficult situation you were in and the heavy losses you suffered in Gaza. I wish health and love to all of you and your families. Thank you very much.
Danielle and Emilia
(tags for translation)Israel