Letter from Arthur Cohn to Elie Wiesel regarding Israeli Politics, Media, and Iran Nuclear Threat

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Letter from Arthur Cohn to Elie Wiesel regarding Israeli Politics, Media, and Iran Nuclear Threat

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February 16, 2015

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Cohn, Arthur
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Marion Wiesel
Recipient:
Elie Wiesel

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This letter, dated February 16, 2015, is from Arthur Cohn to Elie. Cohn expresses deep admiration for Elie's recent contribution, likely an advertisement in The New York Times, which he believes powerfully supports "Bibi's" victory in the upcoming Israeli election and effectively highlights the nuclear threat from Iran. Cohn states his pride in Elie's impactful intervention. He also conveys his shock that Elie's significant views are seemingly not reported in major Israeli newspapers like Haaretz, Yedioth, and Maariv, suggesting that freedom of speech in these outlets might be limited to anti-Bibi content. He contrasts this with accusations against Sheldon Adelson's free newspaper. The letter concludes with heartfelt congratulations for Elie's courage and acknowledges the challenging environment for speaking truth. A handwritten note adds that the author reached Marion by phone, who provided missing information.

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