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DeSantis Not Waiting On Biden, Sending Planes To Rescue Floridians In Israel

President Joe Biden greets Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Fisherman’s Wharf in Fort Myers, Florida, Wednesday, October 5, 2022, for a briefing on response and recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
  • Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Thursday that would allow the state to carry out rescue operations for Floridians stranded in Israel following Hamas’ recent attack.
  • Under the order, Florida will be dispatching planes to rescue Floridians.
  • DeSantis’ order explained that Floridians have requested help from the governor’s office from “nearly every member of Florida’s congressional delegation” due to lack of timely assistance from the U.S. Embassy in Israel.
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