Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the detention of Jasmine Ikeda, an Orcas Island resident detained by Israel on October 1st, 2025 following her participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla: “I have been in touch with Jasmine’s family, and I am working with them to advocate for her immediate release. With the permission of Jasmine’s family, I can share that I have reached out to the State Department and requested the U.S. Embassy in Israel provide full and timely consular services to her. I am monitoring the situation closely to ensure Jasmine is provided with humane treatment while in custody, legal due process, and is released immediately from Israeli detention.” ###

Update: At about 10:00 PM Pacific Time, Ikeda sent me a voice memo, describing the flotilla's encounter with two Israeli navy ships. As a member of one of the two leading flotilla vessels, Ikeda was a...

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