Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said more than 270 people who were stranded in Israel during the country's war against Hamas terrorists arrived in the Sunshine State on Sunday.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday that a flight carrying 270 people, who were stranded in Israel following flight cancellations amid the country's war against Hamas terrorists, has landed in the Sunshine State. The flight landed at Tampa International Airport from Tel Aviv, the governor's office said in a news release. The partnership with the search and rescue non-profit group Project DYNAMO also brought seven additional evacuees to Orlando.
Project DYNAMO CEO Bryan Stern told reporters the flight included 91 children and four dogs. 'We have a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of Americans caught in crisis situations all over the world,' Stern said in the release. 'It's truly heart-wrenching to watch the destruction unfolding in Israel. We’re so grateful to Governor DeSantis for partnering with us on this mission, to save every American in need.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management will lead efforts for additional flights, which will continue to transport Floridians back to the state and move more supplies to Israel. Major airlines canceled flights into and out of Tel Aviv after Hamas launched its largest attack against Israel in decades more than a week ago. U.S. officials began organizing charter flights in recent days for the thousands of Americans still stranded in Israel.
The U.S. State Department said more than 20,000 American citizens stuck in Israel have reached out for evacuation assistance. 'Following last week’s unprovoked and heinous attacks by Hamas, Governor Ron DeSantis took immediate action to help Floridians in Israel,' Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez said in the release. 'Our administration will continue to work to safely bring Floridians home and support the people of Israel as they fight back to defend themselves.
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