Ron DeSantis

After primary wins, two pro-Israel candidates will battle for Florida's governor's office

The Associated Press called both the Republican and Democratic primary races for governor at 8 p.m., about an hour after polls closed on Tuesday, with around 85% of the votes counted in both races.

 El gobernador de Florida Ron DeSantis habla en la Cena Amos Tuck de la NHGOP 2023 en Manchester, New Hampshire, EE.UU., 14 de abril de 2023.
Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial


Biden’s alienation of Riyadh makes Israeli-Saudi deal difficult - DeSantis

DeSantis also said that he supports a united Jerusalem under Israeli sovereignty.

 Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Jerusalem Post and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Celebrating the Faces of Israel conference.

DeSantis signs legislation to fight antisemitism at Celebrate the Faces conference

“We are doing what we can do in Florida ....to hold people accountable when that really crosses the line into threatening conduct.”

 Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Jerusalem Post and Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem Celebrating the Faces of Israel conference.

DeSantis visits Israel ahead of possible presidential run in 2024

DeSantis is expected to deliver a public address in Jerusalem on Thursday at the “Celebrate the Face of Israel” conference.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bids farewell to journalists as he closes talks with journalists after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the latter's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, 24 April 2023.

'Celebrate the faces of Israel' this Thursday with the Jerusalem Post, Museum of Tolerance

Among those participating in the event are politicians, diplomats, cyber experts, scientists, business leaders and more.

 Celebrate the Faces of Israel 2023

Disney sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over state efforts to control Disney World

The effort by DeSantis to exert control over Disney began after the company criticized a state law banning classroom discussion of sexuality and gender identity.

A person wearing a mouse costume dances while holding a Governor Ron DeSantis poster where supporters of Florida's Republican-backed "Don't Say Gay" bill gather for a rally outside Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, US April 16, 2022.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump should both drop out of race, US voters say

A poll showed an American public unenthused by the prospect of a rematch between Biden and his predecessor and current leading Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Anti-Israel Jewish IfNotNow activists disrupt Ron DeSantis speech

Activists went onstage where DeSantis was speaking, yelling: "Jews against DeSantis!" as they were dragged off by security.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a book tour visit at Adventure Outdoors gun shop in Smyrna, Georgia, US March 30, 2023

Florida's Ron DeSantis attacks Disney, vows to void theme park development

"They are not superior to the people of Florida. And so come hell or high water, we're going to make sure that policy of Florida carries the day," the Florida governor said.

 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a book tour visit at Adventure Outdoors gun shop in Smyrna, Georgia, US March 30, 2023

Donald Trump, Republicans play the Jew card in weaving conspiracies - opinion

The antisemitic and racist tropes bring more than money. They paint bulls-eyes on the backs of prosecutors, judges, jurors, witnesses, reporters and other Trump targets.

 A PROTESTER holds a placard against George Soros outside Manhattan Criminal Court, after a message on former US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social account called on supporters to protest, last month.

DeSantis: Trump criminal indictment 'un-American,' Florida won't aid in extradition

Kevin McCarthy, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said the indictment "weaponized our sacred system of justice" against Trump.

 Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks with his wife Casey DeSantis at his side during his 2022 US midterm elections night party in Tampa, Florida, US, November 8, 2022