This week, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., was in Israel to meet with high-ranking government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S. military officials to discuss the economic and national security partnership between the United States and Israel.

Scott also visited the Western Wall to pray for the safety of Floridians during the 2023 Hurricane Season, and the families affected by the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida two years ago.

“I had the great honor to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, government officials and members of the U.S. military to discuss our work together to advance our shared national security and economic interests, and reinforce our commitment to promote and protect America’s valuable relationships with our partners across the Middle East. While in Israel, I met with members of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and National Search and Rescue Unit to thank them for their efforts in Surfside and got briefed on the recent attacks against the Israeli people. These attacks from Hamas terrorists in Jenin are for one purpose: to harm and kill innocent Israelis. The IDF is countering these terror activities daily to stop attacks. The acts of these vicious Hamas killers show how important American support of Israel is in the fight against terror, and underscore the critical need for advanced weapons systems like Israel’s Iron Dome,” Scott said on Wednesday.

“I also had the privilege to visit a truly holy place and pray at the Western Wall for the safety of Florida families and businesses as we enter into the 2023 Hurricane Season. I also prayed for those affected by the tragic collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Florida two years ago, which especially affected our Jewish community, wishing them peace and closure for the loss of their loved ones,” Scott added.