Gov. Ron DeSantis , Declares State of Emergency , to Help Floridians Stuck in Israel.<br />The Florida governor signed the executive order <br />on Oct. 12 as war in the Middle East rages on.<br />Unlike the governments of other countries, <br />the Biden administration has failed to launch <br />any form of rescue or evacuation operations for Americans, including Floridians, stranded <br />in the region, and has failed to provide <br />information requested by the State of Florida. , Gov. Ron DeSantis, via statement.<br />The order allows the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to "carry out logistical, rescue and evacuation operations to keep its residents safe.".<br />Most major airlines have suspended flights <br />to and from Israel at this time.<br />There are more than 20,000 Americans, including Floridians, <br />in Israel who wish to return <br />home but are unable to do so, Jason Mahon, Gov. DeSantis' director of communications, via statement.<br />The state is currently "working on transporting <br />supplies" and "arranging for chartered flights home <br />for Floridians currently in Israel," an official said. .<br />Florida's National Guard and State Guard <br />have also been activated to help <br />"as needed," 'New York Post' reports.<br />Earlier this week, DeSantis proposed new <br />sanctions on Iran, which stands with Hamas.<br />It all does go back to Iran and the <br />Biden administration, unfortunately, <br />has let up on Iran. That’s part of the reason <br />they’ve had a lot of money, we all need to <br />come together as states and the federal <br />government really turn the screws on Iran. , Gov. Ron DeSantis, via statement.<br />Citizens of Florida who are currently stuck in Israel <br />can visit www.floridadisaster.org/Israel for help
