Gold Star families, Florida leaders among special guests for State of the Union
Members of Florida’s congressional delegation will be making statements with who they bring to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union. Lawmakers will bring regional leaders, international activists and those impacted by dangers around the globe as guests.
The following individuals will appear in the House gallery today, invited by Florida lawmakers.
Etty Israeli
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, a Miami Republican, will bring guest Etty Israeli, whose 19-year-old nephew Itay Chen hasn’t been heard from since Hamas terrorists invaded the Gaza border communities on Oct. 7. Chen, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was stationed as part of a tank unit at the time.
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