Chief of Police, Moshe Ivgi

Arad

26.9.2005

Dear Sir,

I wish to express my appreciation of your recent handling of the situation in which a group of Messianic believers came under attack. I understand the situation had escalated and the bus they were in was in danger of being overturned. Some of these people are known to me through their families and I was concerned for their safety.

Thanks are due also to the officers whose actions ensured the safety of Eddie and Lura Beckford and those at the restaurant where a meal is offered to the poor and homeless.

In a previous fax I expressed my concern that the situation was getting out of hand and I am relieved to learn that there has been definite improvement.

I urge you to continue with this good work. I love Israel and have a keen interest that justice and righteousness will be upheld, especially concerning loyal Jewish Israeli citizens, though their belief may be different from others. They serve in the IDF and avoid being a financial burden to the state. Many of them, like Polly Sigulim and Eddie and Lura Beckford, are involved in important social work which is a help to the entire community.

Unfortunately some of the women in Arad have suffered frequent verbal abuse: they are subjected to screaming insults and blasphemous remarks and are called ‘whores’ and ‘prostitutes’ in front of their children, especially known to me are Rebekkah Frei and Deborah Figueras. Children are often intimidated and risk being traumatized by such types of behaviour. Such behaviour is unacceptable. Therefore I ask that you officers be made aware that these women are being insulted and abused in this way and take whatever action is necessary.

Thank you once again for your on-going battle against crime and all forms of violence.

!הבר הדות

,םולש

Cherrie Elmes

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Italy

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