The state of Florida has a large Jewish population and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order to help state residents who are in Israel get home.
File - A demonstrator is silhouetted behind a flag of Israel during a rally in support of Israel on Oct. 9, 2023, in Bellevue, Wash. The state of Florida has a large Jewish population and Gov. Ron DeSantis, a presidential candidate, signed an executive order to help state residents who are in Israel get home.
A news release from DeSantis’ communications director noted, “There are more than 20,000 Americans, including Floridians, in Israel who wish to return home but are unable to do so.” The executive order lets the state “carry out logistical, rescue and evacuation operations to keep its residents safe,” by enabling “the Florida Division of Emergency Management to bring Floridians home and transport necessary supplies to Israel.”Also, the state’s chief financial officer announced Florida will invest $25 million in bonds to help Israel pay for the war.His office said, “Since 2017, Florida has purchased $190 million in Israel Bonds, which have generated about $6.
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