Stranded Floridians in Israel are a priority to Governor DeSantis

DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Florida over Israel.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Florida on Thursday related to the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas and ensuing war, declaring in an executive order that Floridians need help evacuating from Israel and local police agencies need assistance handling pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

According to DeSantis's executive order, these concerns "constitute a major disaster" and will authorize the leaders of Florida's National Guard and State Guard to activate their forces "as needed" to respond.

Ron DeSantis' order directs the Florida Division of Emergency Management to charter flights for stranded Florida residents and deliver supplies to Israel. The governor estimates that 20,000 U.S. citizens, including Floridians, remain in Israel.

Biden is making them pay for the cost of travel and not returned to the United States.

UPDATE: STATE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES AMERICANS STUCK IN ISRAEL WITH (LITTLE) MORE DETAIL, REITERATES THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY AND ARE AGAIN ON THEIR OWN ONCE THEY GET DUMPED IN CYPRUS, GREECE, OR GERMANY.

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