As the war in Israel continues to unfold Florida leaders at the local, state and federal levels are working to show support for the Jewish State, after this weekend’s Hamas terrorist attack claimed the lives of more than 1,000 Israeli citizens.
At the local level, Jacksonville city council pushed forward a resolution this week showing support for Israel and condemning the Hamas attack.
“We support the right of Israel as a state to exist. We support the right of Israel to defend itself,” Berman said.Berman has also filed a bill for the 2024 session, which would lay out a concrete definition for antisemitism, which she hopes will help law enforcement track incidents of Jewish hate. Also at the state level, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his first legislative push for the 2024 session.His proposal would strengthen sanctions on Iran, a known sponsor of terrorism in the Middle East, by expanding the prohibition of state and local investment in Iranian business sectors.“And yes, Iran was involved in orchestrating this attack against Israel. We know that. It’s been reported. They deny it, but we’re smarter than that,” DeSantis said.
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