An appeal from a distraught mother

(IsraelWire-11/5) On 7 October 2000, while patrolling the northern border, our son Benny Avraham and his comrades Adi Avitan and Omar Suaed were taken captive by the Hizbullah. In the many days since then, we have had no sign of life from them-- not even any word of their condition or their whereabouts-- and the Red Cross has not been permitted to check on them.

As more days pass, concern for the fate of our boy -- and of his comrades -- gnaws at our thoughts. We can't rest for wondering what they are undergoing, what kind of care they are receiving (if any), whether everything possible is being done to bring them back.

RESPONSIBILITY

The welfare, the fate, the return of these boys is up to the government of Israel, the IDF, and the UN. But their lives are veiled from us and fear for them only grows.

APPEAL FOR HELP

a. We wish to ask the global humanitarian agencies to work for the return of our boys and to press the Red Cross, the UN, and other relevant agencies to do so.

b. We appeal to anyone who can join in the attempt to bring helpful influence.

c. Any aid will be received with appreciation. The e-mail address is avraham_3@hotmail.com .

Please distribute this letter to everyone you know.

The Avraham Family

(Haim, Edna, Efrat, and Daphna) for the families of all the captives

By the way, the three families left for the US tonight to try to drum up some diplomatic pressure to free their sons.