Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes accepting refugees from Gaza, citing concerns about their beliefs and behaviors
DeSantis suggests that Arab states should take in refugees fleeing Gaza, instead of the United States
Public polling contradicts DeSantis's characterization of Gaza residents, with 50% of Gazans supporting a two-state solution in a July poll
Rival GOP presidential contender Nikki Haley emphasizes the need to distinguish between civilians and terrorists in the Gaza conflict
DeSantis and other Republican presidential hopefuls express strong support for Israel in the wake of a Hamas attack
DeSantis faces criticism from a voter in New Hampshire over Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza
DeSantis questions why neighboring Arab countries are not absorbing Palestinian refugees
DeSantis organizes the evacuation of Florida residents from Israel in response to the conflict
He seizes on former President Donald Trump's criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
DeSantis accuses Trump of attacking Netanyahu for personal reasons rather than the greater good of Israel's interests and American security