'River to the sea' effigy left outside Everett municipal building

EVERETT — An effigy of a human body soaked in red was found Saturday at the entrance of the Everett Municipal Building, along with a phrase of a maligned pro-Palestinian sentiment.

“From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free; ceasefire now,” was written in chalk by the effigy, in reference to the current conflict in Gaza. The incident remained under investigation Thursday, according to the Everett Police Department.

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, an outspoken supporter of Israel, has an office in the building at 2930 Wetmore Ave. He wrote the effigy was antisemitic and it advocated for the destruction of Israel and Jewish people.

“Antisemitism has no place in Everett, the Pacific Northwest and the world,” wrote Larsen, D-Everett. “Israel has a fundamental right to exist and an obligation to defend its citizens. Since the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, members of the local Jewish community have experience increased fear. I call on everyone to join me in standing with the local Jewish community and against antisemitism, especially during this difficult time.”

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