1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

WRITE I am writing to express deep concern regarding the illegal Israeli abduction and continued detention of Braedon Peluso, Christian Smalls, Frank Romano, Huwaida Arraf, Jacob Berger, Robert Suberi, and Waad Aal Musa, who are citizens of the United States. They are currently being held in Israel following the interception of the Freedom Flotilla, the Handala, in international waters on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. The Freedom Flotilla was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza when it was unlawfully intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces. The crew was forcibly taken and transferred across international borders to Israel, despite never entering, nor attempting to enter, the country — a clear violation constituting a crime under international law. The detainment of these citizens constitutes a political abduction and an egregious breach of their human rights. I urge you to: 1.⁠ ⁠Demand and ensure the immediate release of Braedon Peluso, Christian Smalls, Frank Romano, Huwaida Arraf, Jacob Berger, Robert Suberi, and Waad Aal Musa and the other crew members aboard the Handala. 2.⁠ ⁠Provide consular access and support without delay. 3.⁠ ⁠Publicly condemn this illegal act of abduction and call for accountability under international law. The international community must not remain silent in the face of these violations. Political prisoners must be freed, and states must protect their citizens from unlawful detention abroad. Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to you securing the release of Braedon Peluso, Christian Smalls, Frank Romano, Huwaida Arraf, Jacob Berger, Robert Suberi, and Waad Aal Musa.