The Israeli young woman imprisoned in Russia sent a letter through prison representatives • Most of the letter was written in English, probably because of Russian directives • "I received your last letters to me, thank you for sending me pictures"

• Naama Issachar in Russian court // Photo: AFP

Israeli woman imprisoned in Russia, Naama Issachar, sent a letter to activists on Monday for her release in Israel. "It excites me that so many people are praying for me." The letter was forwarded to activist Yitzhak Shoshan in an email from prison representatives.

In a letter, mostly in English, she writes: "I received the last two letters you sent me, just after I answered the first letter. Thank you very much for taking the time to write me.

Naama's letter to activists

“I am thrilled by the fact that so many people are praying for me, saying they feel like I am their family member.
"Thanks for sending me pictures from the beach in Tel Aviv, the sea is my favorite place."

She signed the letter in Hebrew: "Have a good week, and Shabbat Shalom to you and the group, Naama Issachar."

This is a letter that came to the headquarters for the fight for her release after he wrote her two letters. He sent her the letters through a special prison website that allows prisoners to receive letters. The prisoners are also allowed to respond in a letter read, reviewed and approved by the guards.

Naama's family knew that her friends and activists were writing letters and reinforcing her, but did not know about this specific letter and were exposed to it on social networks.

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Earlier this evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video about his meeting with Naama Issachar's mother Yaffe, ahead of the expected meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A statement issued by the Prime Minister stated that "I met Yaffe today, Naama Issachar's mother. I hugged her on behalf of you all, and told her that as the Kremlin released today, I am expected to meet with President Putin on Thursday and discuss pardon with her. I hope as you do good news. "

As mentioned, today at noon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the NSC, Meir Ben-Shabbat, with Yaffe Issachar and other family members, are likely to be preparing for the Russian president's visit to Israel.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier today estimated that the release of Naama Issachar, the Israeli young woman being held in Russia after being convicted of drug smuggling, will rise during talks between President Putin and Israeli officials visiting his country.

During a press conference at the Russian presidential office, Peskov declined to address whether the Kremlin plans to allow pardon for the Israeli young woman and her release from prison. "There is no doubt that the issue of Naama Issachar will be raised during the president's meeting with Mr. Netanyahu, and then the issue will be discussed among the leaders. We will not announce anything on the issue in the meantime," said Peskov.