Ron DeSantis’s claim he sent military equipment to Israel unravels
by Richard Luscombe in Miami from US news | The Guardian on (#6FXKD)
Florida governor receives pushback for falsely declaring he worked with Israel's consul general in Miami to send weapons
Ron DeSantis is receiving pushback from Israeli diplomats, Florida Democrats and the White House after he falsely claimed credit for a gun-running operation to assist Israel's military operations in Gaza.
The Florida governor and 2024 presidential hopeful declared on Thursday that he had worked with Israel's consul general in Miami to send military equipment, including drones, body armor and helmets.
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