1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am writing as a constituent of Washington State to urgently call your attention to the case of Jas Ikeda, a Washington resident who has been detained by Israeli naval forces while participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. According to public reports and live tracking of the flotilla, the ship was intercepted in international waters on October 1, 2025. Ms. Ikeda and other participants were taken against their will, raising serious concerns about the legality of the interception and detention under international law. This situation demands immediate action. Regardless of political views, the United States has a duty to protect its citizens abroad and ensure that their rights and safety are defended. I urge you to: 1. Publicly call for the immediate release of Jas Ikeda and all detained civilians. 2. Engage directly with the U.S. State Department to press for urgent diplomatic intervention. 3. Seek assurances of safety and humane treatment for all detainees until their release. 4. Support Congressional oversight to ensure U.S. citizens are not subject to illegal detention in international waters. Washingtonians should not be left unprotected in a dangerous international incident like this. Your swift action could mean the difference between safety and harm for one of your constituents. Thank you for your immediate attention to this urgent matter. I request a response detailing what steps your office is taking.