Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration has partnered with nonprofit organization Project Dynamo to fund private flights to transport Americans from Israel to Tampa. The organization specializes in bringing U.S. citizens home from conflict zones and had successfully evacuated 270 individuals during the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The cost of each chartered flight from Israel to Tampa is estimated to be around $2 million, and the state of Florida covered the expenses. However, it is unclear whether the state will continue to partner with Project Dynamo in the future. Governor DeSantis’ involvement in international conflicts has highlighted his role in foreign policy, and his emergency declaration provided the necessary powers and funding for such initiatives. Project Dynamo handled the logistics on the ground, while the state funded the aircraft. The nonprofit was selected due to its experience and reputation, and the governor’s office has not disclosed the specific selection criteria or any rules imposed on Project Dynamo. While the cost of the missions and future flights remains undisclosed by the governor’s office, funding could potentially come from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund. Project Dynamo has previously conducted successful rescue operations in Afghanistan and Ukraine, but has faced criticism for taking risks that other nonprofits would not. The recent evacuation from Israel marked the first time a government agency provided financial assistance to the organization. The involvement of Governor DeSantis in these efforts has been touted by his presidential campaign staff as an example of his leadership style.