DeSantis Welcomes American Evacuees from Israel, Opposes Gaza Refugees

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis greeted a plane carrying 270 American passengers, including 91 children, who were evacuated from Israel and landed in Tampa. The evacuation was made possible through an executive order signed by Governor DeSantis, allowing the Florida Division of Emergency Management to bring Floridians home and transport supplies to Israel. Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based non-profit, organized the evacuation mission and is also working on rescuing hostages held by Hamas and evacuating Americans trapped in Gaza. The executive order enables the state to carry out logistical, rescue, and evacuation operations to ensure the safety of its residents.