The letter read: “May Allah’s peace, mercy and blessing be upon you. We as the Palestinian Foreign Ministry express our heartfelt greetings, hope you are fine and present our endless thanks to IHH personnel and volunteers.

You played a historic role by relief efforts you provided in Gaza following the latest Israeli attacks. Your potent and compassionate hands alleviated our pains and eased the suffering of the disadvantaged. We present endless thanks to Allah for granting you the opportunity to help children, women, the elderly and families of the killed and the wounded in Gaza. We hope Allah will you for helping Islam and Muslims. With the hope to pray at liberated Masjid al-Aqsa together…

Your brother Dr. Yosuf Saleh

Foreign Affairs Ministry”