Letter Benjamin Netanyahu

Dear Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu,
Honorable Prime Minister of Israel
The Prime Minister’s Office, Public Enquiries Department
Kiryat Ben Gurion, Building C
Jerusalem 91950, Israel
Date: November 17, 2023
Subject: Urgent Appeal for Humanitarian Consideration and Peaceful Dialogue

Dear Prime Minister,
I hope this letter finds you well in these difficult times. My name is Kabindra Raj Sitoula, originally from Nepal—a land that cherishes peace—and currently residing in the United States. I am writing to you today with a heartfelt plea.
First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the lives lost in the Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7. The tragic loss of approximately 1,200 people, along with the taking of over 250 hostages, is deeply saddening. My sympathies extend to all those injured, and I wish them a speedy recovery. I can only imagine the immense pain that each affected family is enduring. I may don’t know deep root cause of this fight and war but my I’m a believer, advocate and lover of PEACE and LOVE and sending this peace appeal to you and your people.
In light of this, I would like to begin with a simple but profound prayer:
PEACE… PEACE… PEACE…
Among the 1,200 victims, ten were from Nepal, and among the thousands injured, at least four were Nepalese students participating in an agricultural learning program. Additionally, one of the 250 hostages is believed to be Mr. Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese student in the same program. He went to Israel with the simple yet noble goal of furthering his education and returning to Nepal to contribute to its agricultural development. He has no political or militant affiliations and has never harbored any intent to harm anyone in Israel or Gaza Strips.
I recently spoke with Mr. Joshi’s father, who shared the heartbreaking news that his mother’s health has deteriorated significantly since her son’s capture. She holds on to the hope of reuniting with her only son. In light of this, I humbly request your intervention to help locate and secure Mr. Bipin Joshi’s safe release so that he may return home to his grieving family.
Furthermore, I strongly believe that humanitarian-driven dialogue is the key to achieving lasting peace. Therefore, I earnestly appeal to you to consider initiating discussions aimed at ceasing hostilities and fostering universal peace. The ongoing war has inflicted immense suffering on innocent civilians—children, women, the elderly, the disabled and all innocent civilians. I fully acknowledge the deep wounds this conflict has caused and once again extend my sincerest condolences for all lives lost.
A swift diplomatic approach could prevent further loss of innocent lives and lay the foundation for a peaceful resolution. Your leadership in this moment is crucial. History has shown that conflicts can be resolved through dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Israel has demonstrated in the past that it values peace above all else. Your nation has inspired the world by producing leaders like Ex-Prime Yitzhak Rabin Minister and Ex-Prime Minister Shimon Peres and many others, who were not just warriors for Israel but champions of peace for humanity. Mr. Peres was a widely respected figure, admired not only in Israel but globally. Wherever he traveled, people listened by heart to him. In 2004, when Mr. Peres was asked how he wanted to be remembered, he did not speak of his long career in public service. Instead, he said: “I would like that somebody would write about me that I saved the life of one single child. This will satisfy me more than anything else.”
Mr. Prime Minister, these words have deeply inspired me as its great value and meaning. We still have the opportunity to bring hope, love, and inspiration to the thousand’s innocent children of Israel and Gaza. They can become ambassadors of peace rather than warriors of war, for true security lies in coexistence, not conflict. As neighbors, the only way forward is through mutual respect and harmony.
We must embrace peace as a holy divine duty—one entrusted to us by our forefathers.
Instead of rifles and rockets, we can give children books and pens.
Instead of enmity, we can foster friendship.
Instead of hatred, we can teach love!
Instead of fear, we can instill hope!
Instead of restless nights, we can give them sweet dreams!
And
instead of fighter jets in the sky, let them enjoy the simple joy of flying kites with laughers and fun!
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, nothing is impossible. You are a great leader of the world and of that great nation, let us envision a future where an Israeli child and a Palestinian child can freely visit each other’s lands, play together, and show the world the power of peace and love to live in the harmony. Let us work toward a world where future generations do not dream of war but instead lead the world with their talents and human aspirations. Israel can once again rise as a beacon of peace and compassion.
Honorable Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I have a desire and dream to visit the ancient and beautiful land of holy Israel someday and meet the Nobel peace winners Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres family and great people of Isreal. Waiting for a peaceful time.
At last, I request and pray for the safe release and return of innocent international Nepali student Mr. Bipin Joshi and all other respected hostages.
Thank you very much.
With deepest respect and hope,
Kabindra R. Sitoula
Aldie, Virginia, United States of America