[also Desantis:](https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/node/186121) "Florida is the most Israel-friendly state in the country and we will not stand for discrimination against the Israeli people of any kind" `` Few US officials at state level have such close ties to Israel as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has taken series of controversial steps in support of country Florida to offer vanity license plates that 'stand with Israel'....'Most Israel-friendly state in the country' "I cannot wait to strengthen the already unwavering bond between Florida and the great state of Israel," DeSantis said, announcing his plans to sign the legislation during a trip to Israel. At least 90 delegates from Florida joined him on the official visit, during which he signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding between Florida institutions and Israeli ones, including between Space Florida and the Israel Space Agency, as well as between several universities. Few officials at the state level have such close ties to Israel as the Florida governor, who has on multiple occasions made official visits to the country - including to Israeli settlements described by the International Court of Justice as standing contrary to international law.