DeSantis Sends Weapons to Israel HotAir
Governor DeSantis announced on Thursday that he has arranged to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel. DeSantis strongly supports Israel in its war against Hamas. This is his latest action his office has taken to help as Israel prepares for a ground war with Hamas in Gaza.
AdvertisementThe leadership abilities of DeSantis have been on full display since October 7 when Hamas attacked Israel. DeSantis has sent cargo planes filled with healthcare supplies, as well as drones, body armor, and helmets. The state also partnered with groups to supply weapons and ammunition through private funds.
Israel s consul general in Miami made the request of the governor s office. Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, the consul general, initially denied requests for drones, body armor, or helmets. He didn t confirm that he talked to DeSantis about getting weapons or ammunition through private parties. Later Thursday he admitted that others in the Israeli government spoke with DeSantis office about what could be sent to Israel. I imagine that the consul general didn t have permission to speak about wartime aid to Israel, especially given that it is coming from private partners and on chartered planes. In other words, not an official U.S. government shipment.
via hotair.com