Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has released a statement condemning Hamas’ attacks on Israel.
DeSantis took to X and wrote “The dastardly terrorist attacks perpetrated against innocent Israeli civilians by Iran-backed terror group Hamas deserve a swift and lethal response.”
He continued “Israel not only has the right to defend itself against these attacks, it has a duty to respond with overwhelming force.”
The governor of Florida concluded his message by writing “I stand with Israel. America must stand with Israel.”
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.
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— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 7, 2023
He later talked to a small crowd about Israel on a bullhorn…
🚨WATCH! Governor Ron DeSantis on terrorist attack on Israel!
“Today, America stands with Israel against the terrorist attacks!
Perpetrated by Hamas. Backed by Iran. And unfortunately funded by this American President.”#DeSantis2024 pic.twitter.com/qiDBTk8pNV
— Chris Nelson 🇺🇸 🏝 (@ReOpenChris) October 7, 2023
At one point DeSantis compared the Hamas attack to 9/11.
Per Florida