The letter was very brief. It didn't go into specific demands on what the museum could or ought to do.

Applicants have to go through a series of steps, including thorough background checks, especially those who have lived abroad. That's all coordinated centrally.

The essence of the text was: You get the painting back when peace has been achieved between Israel and Palestine.

This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment.

I'll take another look at it and see whether or not I ought to get actively involved or whether or not I ought to just cast a vote.

I wrote a letter to him and told him to hurry back, I needed a sparring partner,