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Link: https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/ron-desantis-confirms-sending-weapons-to-israel
"Israel’s" consul general in Miami, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, denies requesting DeSantis to send shipments of weapons and claims that shipments of medical supplies were only agreed upon. | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' office confirmed on Thursday that he has sent drones, body armor, and helmets to "Israel", adding that the transport was done through a private supplier. A spokesperson for the governor told US media outlets that the delivery was done following a request by "Israel’s" consul general in Miami, Maor Elbaz-Starinsky. [...] DeSantis’ spokesperson asserted to CNN that both parties did collaborate to "help get weapons and ammunition to Israel through private parties."
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