{"id":2068912,"date":"2023-10-16T13:34:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T17:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T13:37:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T17:37:57","slug":"desantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis welcomes 300 Floridians back from Israel."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><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%2Fdesantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel%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=2068912&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>In\u2064 the final\u2064 hours of Oct. 15, the first \u2062plane rescuing Floridians from an embattled Israel touched \u200ddown in the Sunshine State.<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis was waiting on the tarmac at Tampa\u2064 International \u200cAirport to greet the more than 300 residents\u2014270 of \u200cwhom were from the Tampa Bay area, and\u200c another seven from Orlando. More \u2064than 90 of them \u200dwere children.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the attacks on Israel by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas,\u200b Mr. \u2064DeSantis signed\u200d Executive Order 23-208 on Oct. \u206312 to allow\u200b the Florida Division of Emergency Management to bring \u2064Floridians home and deliver necessary supplies to Israel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-issues-executive-order-to-rescue-floridians-in-israel-5509222?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">DeSantis Issues Executive Order to Rescue Floridians in Israel<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/12\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-reaffirms-floridas-commitment-to-israel-proposes-new-sanctions-for-iran-5507342?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">DeSantis Proposes\u200b New Sanctions for Iran Amid Conflict<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/10\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;I am proud of how quickly we have been able to activate resources \u200dand do what the federal government could not\u2014get Floridians and other Americans\u2064 back\u2064 home, reunited with their families, free,&#8221;\u2063 he said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida government partnered with Project Dynamo, which is a veteran-led and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel\/\" title=\"DeSantis welcomes 300 Floridians back from Israel.\">donor-fed international rescue<\/a> non-profit organization.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">&#8220;<span dir=\"ltr\">We conduct global and \u2064domestic operations, in &#8216;The Grey Space,&#8217; where the U.S. \u200cgovernment lacks access or a presence to rescue the most vulnerable populations, including hostages, unlawfully detained Americans, and victims of human trafficking,&#8221; it says on its \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectdynamo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s truly heart-wrenching to \u200bwatch the destruction unfolding in Israel,&#8221; said Project Dynamo&#8217;s CEO and founder Bryan Stern.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re\u2063 so grateful to Gov. \u200cDeSantis for \u200cpartnering \u2062with us on this mission to save every American\u200b in need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Palestinians fled from northern Gaza to the south after the Israeli army \u2063issued\u200b an unprecedented evacuation\u200b warning to a population of over 1 million \u200cin northern Gaza and Gaza City to seek refuge in the south ahead of \u200ca possible Israeli ground operation,\u200b on Oct.\u2062 13, 2023. (Hatem Moussa\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced plans to move Americans out of Israel on Oct. 13, with flights reportedly only getting\u2063 as far as Athens, Greece.<\/p>\n<p>The Florida Division of Emergency Management expanded its efforts \u200dto offer safe transportation back to the United\u2064 States \u2062for those \u200bwho may have\u2064 been \u2062left &#8220;stranded&#8221; in the Greek capital city.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">&#8220;There \u2064is literally \u2064nothing that <\/span><span class=\"r-18u37iz\"><a class=\"css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1cvl2hr r-1loqt21 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRonDeSantis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@GovRonDeSantis<\/a> <\/span>won\u2019t do to look out \u2062for \u200dthe\u200d people he serves,&#8221;\u2063 Gov. DeSantis&#8217; press secretary\u200d Jeremy Redfern posted on X (formerly known as \u2063Twitter).<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;What you saw in Florida tonight, with nearly 300 Americans brought back from Israel, is only the beginning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing last week\u2019s unprovoked and heinous attacks by \u200dHamas, Gov. Ron DeSantis took immediate action to \u2063help Floridians\u2064 in Israel,\u201d said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez\u200c in a \u200dpress release.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur administration will continue to work to safely bring\u2064 Floridians home and support the people of Israel as they fight back to \u2062defend themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An estimated 20,000 Americans were reported to be in Israel\u2063 at the time of the Hamas attacks, according to the governor&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-rules-ca-gov-overstepped-his-authority-with-covid-order-issues-permanent-injunction-restraining-newsom-from-further-issuing-unconstitutional-orders\/\" title=\"Judge Rules CA Gov Overstepped His Authority with Covid Order, Issues Permanent Injunction Restraining Newsom From Further Issuing Unconstitutional Orders\">executive order<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They were unable to return home as \u2063scores of commercial \u200cflights, including those operated by American\u200d Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryanair, and \u200dBritish Airways, \u2063were\u2062 suspended.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the partnership between the Florida government and \u2062Project Dynamo contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-rescue-64-mexicans-from-human-trafficking-ring-in-ontario\/\" title=\"Police Rescue 64 Mexicans From Human Trafficking Ring in Ontario\">successful rescue operation<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Onslaught of Israeli airstrikes and \u2062artillery\u2063 fire. (Ali Jadallah\/Anadolu Agency\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" alt=\"People from Gaza City's\u200d northern neighborhoods walk on a street as they flee heavy Israeli shelling, which\u2063 had started shortly before a 72-hour truce proposed by Egypt was due to begin, \u200don August 1. \u2063(Ali\u200d Jadallah\/Anadolu Agency\/Getty Images)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2023\/10\/15\/israelraids-1200x675.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Since the outbreak of conflict \u2064between \u2062Israelis\u2064 and\u2063 Palestinians in May, hundreds of thousands of\u2064 people have \u200bbeen displaced, and many have lost their lives. The situation in \u200cIsrael has \u2062deteriorated rapidly,\u200d with ongoing rocket \u200battacks\u200c from\u200c Hamas and Israeli airstrikes in response.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to rescue Floridians in Israel was made in \u2063response to the escalating violence and the\u2062 threat to the safety and \u200cwell-being of American citizens.\u200d Gov. DeSantis recognized the urgency of the situation \u200band took \u200cswift action\u2062 to\u200b ensure the return of Floridians to\u200d their \u2064homes and families.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Order\u200d 23-208 allowed the \u200dFlorida Division of\u200d Emergency Management to\u2064 coordinate the operation and provide the necessary \u2062resources and support. This included arranging for\u2062 flights to transport the residents \u2063back to Florida, as \u200bwell as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-100-people-dead-and-at-least-500-injured-in-afghanistan-after-two-6-3-magnitude-earthquakes\/\" title=\"Over 100 dead, 500 injured in Afghanistan due to two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes.\">delivering essential supplies<\/a> to Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Project Dynamo played a \u200dcrucial role in the rescue mission. As a veteran-led\u200d and donor-fed international\u2062 rescue non-profit organization, Project\u200d Dynamo specializes\u200b in operations where\u2062 the U.S. \u200dgovernment may\u2063 lack access or presence. Their expertise in conducting global and domestic operations in challenging situations made them the perfect partner \u2064for this mission.<\/p>\n<p>The successful rescue operation resulted in the safe return of more than 300 Floridians, including over 90\u2063 children, to the Sunshine State. Gov. \u2062DeSantis expressed his pride in the \u2063quick activation of resources and the ability to bring Floridians and other Americans back home and reunite them\u2064 with their families.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership\u200d between the\u2062 Florida \u2063government\u200b and Project Dynamo exemplifies the power \u200dof collaboration \u2063and the impact that\u200d can be made when \u2062different entities come together for a common cause. Bryan Stern, CEO and founder of Project \u2064Dynamo, expressed his gratitude to \u200dGov.\u2062 DeSantis for partnering with them on this mission to save every American in need.<\/p>\n<p>The situation in Israel\u2063 serves as a sobering reminder of the \u200cimportance \u200cof international cooperation and the\u200d need for \u2062swift action in times of crisis. The\u200c rescue of Floridians from \u2062the embattled \u200bregion is a testament to the commitment of the Florida\u200d government to ensure \u200bthe safety \u200cand well-being of its citizens, both\u200c at home and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict in Israel \u2062continues to unfold, \u2063it is crucial for governments\u200b and organizations to \u2062work together to provide assistance and support to \u2062those in\u2063 need. The successful rescue operation of \u2064Floridians from Israel sets an example for other states and nations to follow.<\/p>\n<p>In times of crisis, it is the responsibility of\u2063 leaders\u2063 to prioritize\u2064 the safety\u2063 and welfare of their \u200bcitizens. Gov. DeSantis and the Florida government have\u2064 demonstrated their commitment to this \u2062responsibility\u2064 through their swift action and collaboration with Project Dynamo.<\/p>\n<p>As the first plane touched down in Florida, carrying \u200cFloridians\u2064 rescued from Israel, it brought a sense of relief \u200dand hope. \u2063It serves as \u2063a reminder of the strength\u200c and \u200dresilience of communities, and \u2063the power \u2064of unity in times of adversity.<\/p>\n<p>The safe return \u200bof these individuals to their homes and\u2062 families is a cause for celebration. It is a testament to the \u2063unwavering \u200cspirit of the people of Florida and their determination to overcome\u2063 challenges together.<\/p>\n<p>While the road to recovery may be long and difficult, the successful rescue operation is a step in the \u2063right direction. It is\u200c a demonstration of the values and \u200cprinciples that guide us as a society\u2014the commitment to protect and care for one \u200danother,\u2064 even \u2063in the face of\u2063 adversity.<\/p>\n<p>As Floridians\u200d embrace their loved ones \u200dand rebuild their lives, they serve as\u200c a source of inspiration to us all. Their resilience reminds us of the strength\u200c of\u200d the human spirit and the \u200bpower of compassion.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of \u2064tragedy and uncertainty, it is our collective responsibility to\u200c stand together, \u2062support one another, and\u200d work towards \u2063a better \u2063future. The rescue\u200b of Floridians \u2063from Israel \u200cis\u200c a shining example of what\u2063 can \u2063be achieved when\u200c we come together with a\u2064 shared purpose and \u2062unwavering determination.<\/p>\n<p>As we reflect on \u200dthis momentous rescue operation,\u200b let \u2063us remember the\u2062 importance\u200d of unity,\u2063 compassion, and the value of every human life. Let\u2063 it serve \u2063as a reminder that together, we can \u200bovercome even the\u200c greatest challenges and build \u200ba brighter tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the late hours of Oct. 15, the initial flight bringing back Floridians from Israel landed in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis welcomed over 300 residents, including 270 from Tampa Bay and seven from Orlando, at Tampa International Airport. 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