TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session Monday that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel, while giving Republican Gov.
Lawmakers are expected to consider new sanctions against Iran, which has supported Hamas, as well as vote on resolutions expressing support for Israel's right to defend itself.
After Hamas militants attacked Israeli citizens last month, a large, bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers met in the Capitol to express their horror and to stand with Israelis.
Lawmakers were already scheduled to be at the Capitol for committee meetings and Republican leaders decided to use the time for the special session.
Since the attacks, DeSantis has touted his support for Israel while on the campaign trail and using his official office to back up his words.
Persons:
Ron DeSantis, they'll, Rabbi Yossi Harlig, David Schachter, “, DeSantis, He's, Floridians
Organizations:
Florida Legislature, Capitol, Israel, Republican Gov, Iran, Hamas, Ministry, State of, ”, The U.S, Republican
Locations:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida, Israel, Gaza, Miami, State, State of Florida, United States, Iran, Cuba, China, Russia, The