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Ahead of Israel trip, DeSantis faces pressure to address antisemitism

Florida governor could use trip to Israel this week to sign new state hate crimes bill

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to police officers about protecting law and order at Prive catering hall on February 20, 2023 in the Staten Island borough of New York City.

In advance of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ highly anticipated trip to Israel this week, the Florida legislature is expected to pass a new hate crimes bill stemming from a recent surge of antisemitic incidents across the state.

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