Florida to invest $10 million in bonds to the state of Israel
The state’s Chief Financial Officer announces a new pledge to strengthen partnership with Israel
State officials pledge to strengthen the partnership between Florida and Israel by investing millions in bonds.
“The interest of Israel will always be the interest of the United States,” Patronis said. “When Florida has the opportunity to look out for taxpayer dollars, we have several different avenues we can foresee…..with Israel bonds, it’s a great return on investment.”
Earlier in the month, he introduced a resolution to declare Jerusalem the undivided capital of Israel.
“Our great state stands with our ally in the Middle East and we sent that clear message to the world. We value our relationship with our ally and economic partner,” Patronis said in a statement.
Both decisions gained a lot of support from the Jewish community.
“Today we celebrate in Israel the day of the family. We feel we are one big family…It is more than just friendship,” Florida Consul General Lior Haiat said.
Patronis’ announcement comes less than a month after Gov. Ron Desantis took several actions to reaffirm Florida’s support for the state of Israel.
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