DeSantis Charters Flights, Rescues Jewish Americans from Israel | JQJO

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis facilitated the return of nearly 1,500 Jewish Americans from Israel to Tampa via four chartered jets. These individuals initially evacuated to Cyprus by cruise ship due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The Florida Division of Emergency Management coordinated the effort, with Birthright Israel covering transportation costs and local nonprofits assisting in the rescue operation. This follows a similar operation in October 2023, where nearly 700 Americans were flown back to Florida.