Released by Governor Ron DeSantis …
Jerusalem, Israel – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet held a historic ceremonial meeting at the United States Embassy in Jerusalem. The Governor also met with several Israeli companies and delivered the keynote address at the 2019 Israel-America Business Summit hosted by Israel Chambers of Commerce.
Below is an overview of Wednesday’s events of the Governor’s Business Development Mission to Israel:
- Governor DeSantis met with the following Israeli companies:
- INSIGHTEC, a leading technological medical device company
- Attenti, which provides innovative solutions for law enforcement and corrections agencies
- B.G. Tech, a service and maintenance company for micro-electronics
- Governor DeSantis delivered the keynote address at the 2019 Israel-America Business Summit
- The Israel-America Business Summit is an annual gathering of U.S. and Israeli government officials and leading business executives to discuss the current status of Israeli-American business relationships.
- Governor DeSantis joined an MOU signing ceremony between the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Israel-America Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce
- The MOU recognizes the strong interest these organizations have in developing a closer working relationship and joining efforts to achieve common goals with a view to growing the business and investment relationship between Israel and Florida.
- Governor DeSantis visited Hub Etzion Industrial Park within the Gush Etzion region of Israel for a roundtable discussion with Israeli officials on the BDS movement and held a joint press conference with Gilad Erdan, Israel Minister of Public Security, Strategic Affairs and Information
- The visit to Hub Etzion was of historical significance as it marks the first time a Florida Governor has crossed the “green line” into Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, which is Israel’s biblical heartland.
- Governor DeSantis led a historic ceremonial meeting with Florida Cabinet members at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
- At the meeting, the Governor and Cabinet members adopted a resolution recognizing the meaningful relationship between Florida and the State of Israel. A copy of the resolution can be found HERE.
- Governor DeSantis planted a tree in the John F. Kennedy Peace Forest as a symbol of the strong friendship between Florida, the United States and the nation of Israel
- The Governor’s visit coincided with the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s birthday. Established in 1964, the Forest serves as a memorial to President Kennedy, as he was greatly admired by Israelis and American Jewish communities for his open support of the then young nation of Israel.
