Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Capitol to be lit in blue and white in solidarity with the state of Israel after Hamas launched a terrorist attack against the country this weekend. DeSantis also directed flags in to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 13, 2023.
"On October 7, the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, Hamas terrorists launched a violent attack on the State of Israel and the Jewish people," said DeSantis in a statement. "As of today, there have been at least 900 deaths, including many civilian women and children, and over 100 have been taken hostage. This is a direct assault on the people of Israel and the Jewish community."
DeSantis compared the attack to the September 11 terrorist attacks in America and said Israel has a "duty" to respond against the perpetrators with "overwhelming force".
"We reinforce our commitment to Israel and our fight against anti-Israel sentiments," said DeSantis. "Florida stands with the State of Israel and Israeli citizens. As a mark of respect for the victims and in solidarity with the State of Israel, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 13, 2023. I also hereby direct the Capitol to be lit in blue and white from sunset to sunrise until Friday, October 13, 2023."
Georgia Rep. Scott Franklin (R) has now responded to the debacle, saying that the president's…
Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced the Reshape ATD Act, a bill designed to update…
House Republicans, including several Florida lawmakers, have sat in on former President Donald Trump's "hush…
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, inspired by the recently announced Presidential debates, is doubling…
Florida Dept of Education Launches Inquiry into Islamic School Connected to Antisemitic Mosque Leader MIAMI,…
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A top Republican Senator swiped at "activist judge" Mark Walker for striking down Thursday…