Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking action in support of the thousands of Americans stuck in Israel.
The Florida Republican has signed an executive order authorizing the transport of Floridians from the nation after it was targeted in a series of Hamas terrorist attacks, according to Fox News.
The operation will also facilitate the transport of supplies to the Israeli government.
DeSantis touted the move in a Thursday tweet.
“We will not leave our residents behind.”
“To the many Floridians who are stuck in Israel, trying to get home — help is on the way.”
Today I signed an executive order authorizing rescue operations in Israel to bring Floridians home and transport supplies to our allies.
We will not leave our residents behind.
To the many Floridians who are stuck in Israel, trying to get home — help is on the way.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 12, 2023
In DeSantis’ executive order enacting the program, he accused federal authorities of being slow to act in moving American citizens to safety.
The document indicated that more than 20,000 Americans were present in the country.
The governor claimed stranded Americans “are not receiving timely assistance from the U.S. Embassy in