Let me make my position clear: I stand unequivocally with Palestine.

Dear Anat Sultan-Dadon,
(General Consulate for Israel of the SE part of the United States with an office in Atlanta, GA)

I am writing this letter not out of formality but out of deep hurt, anger, and disappointment regarding my association with your office and the impact it has had on my reputation and standing as an activist. While my experience in Israel provided me with a unique opportunity to learn and engage with culture, the broader implications of that association have caused irreparable harm to my work, my principles, and my mission as a global advocate for justice and equality.  

Let me make my position clear: I stand unequivocally with Palestine. The atrocities being committed, the systemic oppression, and the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people weigh heavily on my heart. My values and my life's work have always been centered on amplifying marginalized voices and standing in solidarity with oppressed communities. My involvement in any capacity with your office has unfortunately undermined this, casting doubts on my integrity as an activist and as a person committed to social justice.  

The opportunity to perform in Israel, though initially seen as a platform for cultural exchange, has proven to be a painful and damaging decision. It is now clear to me that my presence was not just about sharing art but was used as a tool to promote a narrative that I fundamentally oppose. This has not only tarnished my reputation but has left me questioning how my commitment to activism could have been so grossly manipulated.  

While I value the experiences I had and the people I met, the association with your office has done more harm than good. It has alienated me from allies, fractured my standing within activist spaces, and raised questions about my dedication to the very causes I’ve spent my life fighting for. For these reasons, I ask that you refrain from contacting me in the future to support anything tied to your office or your initiatives.  

This letter is not written out of malice but out of a sense of responsibility to speak honestly and protect the integrity of my work moving forward. I urge you to reflect on the ways such actions exploit artists and activists who unknowingly find themselves complicit in narratives they do not endorse.  

I hope you will respect my decision and understand the depth of my disappointment.  

Sincerely,  
Bethsheba A. Rem  affectionately known throughout the world as
Queen Sheba