Dear Jonathan,

We share with you the profound joy at the return of your beloved son, Sagui, after 498 days in captivity in Hamas's tunnels - to his Avital and precious daughters, to the extended Dekel-Chen family, and to Kibbutz Nir Oz.

From the depths of our hearts, we wish Sagui a full recovery and a smooth rehabilitation. With hope and anticipation, we pray for the prompt return of all those still held captive in Hamas tunnels, and for the restoration of peace in our land and along our borders.

We hope that you too will find rest after the long and difficult months of immense worry and tireless efforts to bring Sagui and all the other hostages back to their homeland and their loved ones.

With warmest regards and deep appreciation,

Manuela and your friends and colleagues from the Institute for Contemporary Jewry, the Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism, and from the Cherrick Center for Israel Studies