I would like to raise attention to what I feel is a serious injustice in your legal system, my story as follows:

I moved here in 2006 to follow my heart with an Israeli resident, I am American and non-Jewish. We continued for 8 years in which time I worked(work), pay my taxes, am not nor have been a menace to the society, am supportive and love this country. This past December my relationship ended, mutually and with both parties left as very good friends.. Move forward to today... I go to the Mitzrad Hapnim to let them know about the relationship ending only to be told by the clerk "You must leave", as in, this country..

Apparently the fact that I have built and made a life here for the last 8 years is of no relevance. The bonds, friendships, memories and sacrifices have no meaning... My reasons for wanting to stay are not "humanitarian" enough to be granted the pleasure of living in your country. I find it very inhumane that because love was lost, I need to give up and lose everything else in a great life I have made for myself here...

I do not want to leave Israel, even after the stinging slap to my face was met so graciously from the Ministry worker. I love living here, working here, and supporting this country. I ask that it please not be taken away from me.

Let me stay in Israel!!

Misty Bressler