Florida Leaders Condemn Hamas Attack in Israel, Stand with Ally
Violence erupted in Israel on Saturday, prompting Florida’s political leaders to swiftly condemn the Hamas attack and express solidarity with their ally. Reports indicate that the incursion by Iran-backed terrorists has claimed the lives of 40 individuals. In response, prominent Florida politicians, including Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Ron DeSantis, took to social media to voice their condemnations and support for Israel.
Sen. Rick Scott emphasized the urgency of the situation, tweeting, Israelis are dying today at the hands of Iran-backed terrorists. Every American ally & partner must swiftly condemn this invasion & acts of war by Hamas terrorists & the Iranian regime which supports their murderous attacks. We stand with Israel.
Sen. Marco Rubio echoed Scott’s sentiments, adding, Israel was attacked by a Hamas terror group funded & supplied by Iran. And the continued appeasement of Iran is encouraging these attacks.
The gravity of the attacks was also acknowledged by Rep. Byron Donalds, who tweeted, The State of Israel is under attack, and this beautiful and holy land needs the prayers and support of the world during this tumultuous time. May God bless the people of Israel.
Rep. Jared Moskowitz expressed his horror and anger, stating, I am horrified and infuriated by the deadly terrorist attacks in Israel. Israel has every right to defend itself and protect its citizens from Iran-backed Hamas. America must unequivocally stand by its ally.
Rep. Michael Waltz emphasized the need for universal condemnation, affirming, This is an unprovoked, indiscriminate terrorist attack on innocent Israeli civilians. The entire world should condemn Hamas immediately, and the U.S. should have Israel’s back as they defend themselves against terrorism.
Governor Ron DeSantis, in a strong statement, declared, The dastardly terrorist attacks perpetrated against innocent Israeli civilians by Iran-backed terror group Hamas deserve a swift and lethal response. Israel not only has the right to defend itself against these attacks, it has a duty to respond with overwhelming force. I stand with Israel. America must stand with Israel.
The governor’s spokesman, Bryan Griffin, expanded on DeSantis’ stance, highlighting the historical context of violence in the region, saying, Pray for Israel; stand with Israel. Hamas is a terror group and Israel has every right to respond and defeat them. In 2005, Israel voluntarily withdrew from the Gaza strip in an effort to achieve peace. The response has been violence ever since.
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez expressed solidarity with Israel, emphasizing, This morning, the State of Israel was viciously attacked by Hamas terrorists. We condemn these heinous attacks and pray for the innocent lives that were taken by this Iran-sponsored terror group. I stand with the people of Israel.
As the situation unfolds, it is evident that Florida’s political leaders stand unified in their condemnation of the Hamas attack and their support for Israel. The violent acts carried out by Iran-backed terrorists have stirred international concern, prompting calls for universal condemnation of Hamas. The world watches as Israel defends itself against these acts of terror, and the people of Israel face a tumultuous and challenging time.
