Violence erupted in Israel Saturday, and Florida's political class was quick to contextualize and condemn the Hamas incursion that reportedly has taken 40 lives.
Sen. Rick Scott tweeted that "Israelis are dying today at the hands of Iran-backed terrorists. Every American ally & partner must swiftly condemn this invasion & acts of war by Hamas terrorists & the Iranian regime which supports their murderous attacks. We stand with Israel."
"Israel was attacked by a Hamas terror group funded & supplied by Iran. And the continued appeasement of Iran is encouraging these attacks," Sen. Marco Rubio added.
"The State of Israel is under attack, and this beautiful and holy land needs the prayers and support of the world during this tumultuous time. May God bless the people of Israel," tweeted Rep. Byron Donalds.
"This is an unprovoked, indiscriminate terrorist attack on innocent Israeli civilians. The entire world should condemn Hamas immediately, and the U.S. should have Israel's back as they defend themselves against terrorism," added Rep. Michael Waltz.
"The dastardly terrorist attacks perpetrated against innocent Israeli civilians by Iran-backed terror group Hamas deserve a swift and lethal response. Israel not only has the right to defend itself against these attacks, it has a duty to respond with overwhelming force. I stand with Israel. America must stand with Israel," said Gov. Ron DeSantis.
"Pray for Israel; stand with Israel. Hamas is a terror group and Israel has every right to respond and defeat them. In 2005, Israel voluntarily withdrew from the Gaza strip in an effort to achieve peace. The response has been violence ever since," added DeSantis spokesman, Bryan Griffin.
Rep. Randy Fine was equally uncompromising: "Every site a rocket is launched from should be obliterated. Without warning. Without mercy. Eradicate them. We stand with Israel. #BombsAway #KillTheAnimals."
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Some reporting and cover art courtesy of the Associated Press.
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