Governor Ron DeSantis just announced that a second flight of rescued Americans has arrived in Florida from the state of Israel.
Here’s the tweet:
A second flight bringing more Americans who were stranded in Israel back home has arrived.
Florida has stepped up to assist our citizens in need.
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 18, 2023
There isn’t any more known as of yet on the flight and how many were rescued. We’ll update you as soon as we know more…
In related news, DeSantis sent two cargo planes to Israel yesterday loaded with donated supplies:
Two cargo flights loaded with 85 pallets of donated supplies are on their way to Israel.
Florida stands with the people of Israel, and we will continue to help in any way we can as they fight back against Hamas terrorists. pic.twitter.com/NcF7AxWgXI
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) October 17, 2023
UPDATE:
Second DeSantis-ordered flight returns from Israel with 47 Americans https://t.co/Uk5pjLtR50 pic.twitter.com/DYhPcOXKyf
— New York Post (@nypost) October 18, 2023
A second evacuation flight ordered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis landed at Tampa’s airport Wednesday, carrying 47 passengers fleeing Israel amid the Jewish state’s ongoing war with Hamas.
The flight was paid for by the state and the returnees are receiving follow-up services from Florida agencies, DeSantis spokesperson Jeremy Redfern told The Post.