Arabic version: رسالة تياغو أفيلا المؤثرة من السجن الإسرائيلي إلى ابنته
Thiago Ávila, a member of the Global Sumud Flotilla, dictated a letter to his daughter, Teresa, from an Israeli prison. The letter, which was shared on his Facebook account, expresses his deep remorse for not being with her and reflects on the ongoing suffering of children in Gaza.
In his letter, Ávila highlights the dire circumstances faced by over a million children who are suffering a genocide, being starved to death, and suffering from horrific violence. He emphasizes the shared responsibility of parents around the world to strive for a better future for their children, irrespective of their backgrounds.
According to Al Jazeera, Ávila’s message conveys his hope that his daughter will one day understand the sacrifices made for a more just world. He encourages her to remember him as a loving father who sang to her and played the guitar, framing his actions as part of a revolutionary struggle.
Ávila concludes his letter with a plea for Teresa to never forget Palestine, underscoring his commitment to the cause he believes in, even in the face of adversity. His heartfelt words resonate with the pain and hope of many families affected by the conflict.
