Staff Reports
Gov. Ron DeSantis described as “abhorrent” two rallies taking place in Florida on Sunday in support of Hamas’ attacks on Israel.
“The rallies in Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale supporting Hamas are abhorrent,” DeSantis wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Hamas is a terrorist group that is dedicated to the destruction of Israel and committing atrocities to further that end.”
The South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that a “Victory to Palestine” rally was set for 4:30 p.m. at the highway intersection across the street, near 1013 N Federal Highway. It also reported that a “Defend Israel” rally was scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at 1770 E Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. Florida Politics discovered flyers on X advertising a pro-Palestine demonstration in Tampa on Sunday.
Hamas launched a surprise attack in Israel on Saturday. At least 600 people have reportedly been killed in Israel, according to The Associated Press. Israel formally declared war on Sunday and is retaliating against Hamas.
The Associated Press is providing live updates on the conflict here.
DeSantis was vocal and swift in expressing support for Israel upon news of the attacks.
“The dastardly terrorist attacks perpetrated against innocent Israeli civilians by Iran-backed terror group Hamas deserve a swift and lethal response,” DeSantis said on Saturday. “Israel not only has the right to defend itself against these attacks, it has a duty to respond with overwhelming force.”
While condemning the Sunday rallies, DeSantis acknowledged that Florida received support from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) when it, too, suffered a tragedy.
“We are proud of the relationship between Florida and Israel and remember well the support we received from the IDF following the Surfside tower collapse,” DeSantis wrote on X.
When the residential condo collapsed in 2021, the IDF sent recovery teams to Florida to assist with searches.
During his first year as Governor in 2019, DeSantis led a trade delegation to Israel. He also went to the country again this year as part of a sprawling trade mission.
16 comments
Ocean Joe
October 8, 2023 at 5:11 pm
That’s good. So why won’t he condemn the nazis when they gather around Orlando, Daytona, Tampa and Jacksonville?
Unwoke and Going Broke In Florida
October 8, 2023 at 5:12 pm
Because Ron & Jill are Nazis themselves. Greet them accordingly.
Dee
October 9, 2023 at 3:25 am
Because the Nazis are his base! And he wants to be President more than caring about what the right thing to do would be. He needs the Nazis but he wants to pretend he cares about Israel and the Jewish community.
Ron DeSantis wears High Heels
October 9, 2023 at 10:44 am
Those Nazis are his base.
Unwoke and Going Broke In Florida
October 8, 2023 at 5:12 pm
Florida isn’t safe for Jews
My Take
October 8, 2023 at 5:44 pm
True freedom of speech is freedom of speech you don’t like.
My Take
October 8, 2023 at 5:53 pm
I’ll bet some of the DeSSantis-fan Nazis will be there.
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Rick Whitaker
October 8, 2023 at 7:49 pm
i don’t get it, what does being pro palestinian , got to do with being pro hamas? desantis has a habit of conflating issues, or distorting the truth to pander to voters. for instance, i am pro palestinian, and anti hamas. i am also pro semite or Israeli, but anti zionist. zionism and hamas is a political thing, not a race. i don’t place one race over another like most christians do. i’m white but not christian or nationalistic. desantis is a hater. haters gonna hate.
Tom Sorensen
October 8, 2023 at 10:08 pm
If Isreal attacked first you would hear the same BS from these a hole Republicans they all need to be sent to hell
Amanda
October 11, 2023 at 1:22 pm
Then why are you even in a Red state?! Sounds like you need to move somewhere that has your views and mindset…maybe California? They have done wonders with their state!
Kareem
October 8, 2023 at 11:25 pm
The mighty governor is only trying to appease his AIPAC masters
My Take
October 9, 2023 at 12:37 am
THEY commit TERRORISM
WE engage in OPERATIONS
My Take
October 9, 2023 at 12:37 am
THEY commit TERRORISM
WE engage in OPERATIONS
My Take
October 9, 2023 at 2:32 pm
Does Israel recolonize Gaza?
Tom
October 9, 2023 at 3:19 pm
So I see all the eff Biden flags in people’s yards and that’s political free speech but if someone supports Palestine after what Israel has done to them over the years, that’s reprehensible according to Rhonda. Sorry dude – you can’t have it both ways.
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