{"id":2063676,"date":"2023-10-11T15:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T19:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-congressman-on-the-ground-in-israel-helping-evacuate-americans\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T15:41:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T19:41:24","slug":"gop-congressman-on-the-ground-in-israel-helping-evacuate-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-congressman-on-the-ground-in-israel-helping-evacuate-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP Congressman Assisting American Evacuation in Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgop-congressman-on-the-ground-in-israel-helping-evacuate-americans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2063676&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Congressman Cory Mills Flies to Israel to \u200bEvacuate Americans Amidst Hamas Attack<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Congressman \u200dCory \u200dMills (R-FL) courageously flew to Israel overnight Tuesday to assist in the evacuation of\u2063 Americans\u200b as Hamas terrorists \u200dcontinue their\u2062 brutal and relentless attack on the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In an interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/floridianpress.com\/2023\/10\/cory-mills-evacuates-americans-out-of-israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Floridian<\/span><\/a>, \u200bMills\u2063 revealed\u200c that he \u2063has already aided 32 Americans in leaving the country, but there are still hundreds of American citizens who remain \u200c&#8221;trapped.&#8221; As \u200dan \u2064Army veteran and a defense contractor, Mills expressed his unwavering solidarity with both the \u200bIsraeli people and his fellow Americans, stating that he felt compelled \u200bto assist in their evacuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This isn&#8217;t the first time Mills has stepped up to help in a crisis. As a member of a team \u200bof \u2064military contractors, he \u2064played a crucial role \u2062in rescuing an American \u200cfamily from Afghanistan following the disastrous withdrawal of U.S. \u2062forces ordered by President Joe Biden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mills&#8217; colleague, Rep. Brian Mast \u200d(R-FL), \u200cinformed \u200bmembers of Florida&#8217;s congressional delegation about Mills&#8217; mission to Israel. The U.S. State Department confirmed that 22 Americans have tragically lost their lives due to the Hamas attack since it began on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Former Texas Rep. Mayra \u2064Flores shared a photo of Mills \u2063in Israel, surrounded by a group of American citizens. In\u2064 her tweet, she expressed her prayers for their safety and \u200bcommended Mills for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/officials-search-and-rescue-efforts-paused-due-to-concerns-over-possible-second-collapse\/\" title=\"Officials: Search and rescue efforts paused due to concerns over possible second collapse\">ongoing rescue efforts<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">My friend, \u200bFlorida Representative \u200bCory Mills, is currently on\u200b the ground\u2064 in Israel, helping to evacuate American citizens\u2062 who are trapped \u200bin Israel.<\/p>\n<p>May God keep them safe as they continue their rescue efforts! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoryMillsFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CoryMillsFL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6igKPrkX8R\">pic.twitter.com\/6igKPrkX8R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mayra Flores (@MayraFlores_TX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayraFlores_TX\/status\/1712147075331137860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hamas has unleashed a \u2063wave of terror,\u200c resulting in the tragic deaths of over \u200c1,200 Israelis since the\u200c start of their attack on \u2063Saturday. Additionally, \u200cthey have taken\u2062 at least 150 hostages into\u2062 the Gaza Strip, where they have threatened \u200dto film their executions. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are\u200b preparing a ground operation to rescue the hostages, with reports suggesting that U.S. special forces are assisting in a possible rescue mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">IDF Major General Itai Veruv expressed \u2062the horrifying reality of the situation,\u2064 stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s not a war, it&#8217;s not a battlefield. It&#8217;s a massacre. You see the babies, the\u2063 mothers, the fathers, in their bedrooms, in their protection rooms, and how the terrorists killed them. It&#8217;s something we used to imagine from\u200b our grandparents \u200bin pogroms in Europe and other places.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Congressman Mills&#8217; experience as an\u2064 Army veteran and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-congressman-on-the-ground-in-israel-helping-evacuate-americans\/\" title=\"GOP Congressman Assisting American Evacuation in Israel\">defense contractor uniquely qualify<\/a> him to handle dangerous situations such\u2062 as the conflict in \u200bIsrael?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Mission\u2063 to Israel and\u2064 praised his bravery and dedication \u200dto helping Americans in need. Mast stated, &#8220;Cory\u200b Mills is a\u2062 true patriot who puts the safety and well-being of Americans above\u2064 all else. His willingness to fly into danger\u200d zones to rescue and protect our citizens is a\u200c testament to his character\u2063 and commitment to\u200c serving others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b situation in Israel has escalated rapidly in recent days, \u200bwith \u2064Hamas \u2064launching hundreds \u200bof rockets\u200b into Israeli territory and Israel responding with airstrikes on Hamas targets. \u2064The violence has resulted in the deaths of both Israelis and\u2063 Palestinians, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-tlaib-still-has-a-palestinian-flag-hanging-outside-her-house-office\/\" title=\"Tlaib keeps Palestinian flag outside her House office amid Israel war.\">situation remains volatile<\/a> and unpredictable. Amidst the \u200bchaos, American citizens in Israel have found themselves in great danger \u2063and in need of assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Congressman Mills&#8217; decision to fly \u200dto Israel and\u2063 assist in\u2062 the evacuation of Americans speaks volumes about his dedication\u200d to public service.\u200d As\u200b a former Army veteran and defense contractor,\u2064 Mills has a deep understanding of the\u2062 dangers and \u200dchallenges faced by Americans in conflict zones. His experience and expertise make him uniquely qualified to handle \u200bsuch situations with \u200bcourage and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>In his interview with The Floridian, Mills \u200demphasized his solidarity with both the Israeli people and his fellow Americans. \u2063He \u2063recognizes the importance of standing\u200b together in times of crisis and believes it is his duty to provide aid and support to those in need. Mills&#8217; actions \u200bexemplify the \u2064spirit\u200d of \u200bunity and compassion \u200bthat\u2063 is necessary during\u2062 times of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Congressman Mills\u200b has stepped up to help in a crisis. \u200cHis \u200dinvolvement in the rescue of an American family\u200b from Afghanistan\u200c following the chaotic\u2062 withdrawal of\u2063 U.S. \u200cforces\u2063 showcased his\u200c unwavering commitment to helping those in desperate \u200dsituations. \u2062Mills&#8217; dedication to the safety\u2062 and well-being of\u2062 American citizens both\u2062 at home and abroad is truly commendable.<\/p>\n<p>As the violence in Israel continues to intensify,\u200c it is crucial that \u200cpoliticians and leaders like Congressman Cory Mills take decisive action to protect American citizens. Their bravery and \u200cselflessness in the \u2064face of \u2064danger serve as an inspiration to us all. It is our\u200d hope that Mills&#8217;\u2064 efforts in Israel \u200dwill contribute \u200dto \u200dthe safe evacuation of all Americans\u2064 and \u2064bring them back home to their \u200bloved ones.<\/p>\n<p>In times of crisis, it is essential that we support and recognize \u2063the\u200c heroic actions \u2062of individuals like Congressman Cory Mills. His willingness to\u200c put himself \u2064in\u2062 harm&#8217;s way to protect the lives of others exemplifies the core values that our nation stands for. We extend our gratitude and admiration to \u2062him and all\u200b those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of\u2062 American citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congressman Cory Mills (R-FL) rushed to Israel to aid in the evacuation of Americans amidst the ongoing ruthless assault by Hamas terrorists. Mills has successfully assisted 32 individuals in leaving the country, yet numerous American citizens are still &#8220;trapped.&#8221; As an Army veteran, the congressman is committed to ensuring the safety of his fellow countrymen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2063677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2063676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2063676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2063676\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2063677"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2063676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2063676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2063676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}