Florida State Representative Wants To Cut Business Ties With Nations That Recognize a State of Palestine

The financial consequences could be significant if the bill requires Florida to divest from any entity doing business in those countries.

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A boy waves a Palestinian flag as demonstrators march during a protest in support of Palestinians and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, at Barcelona, Spain, Jan. 20, 2024. AP

M.J. KOCH

Published: May 22, 2024, 12:49 PM ET
Updated:May 22, 2024, 01:37 PM ET

A Florida state representative, Randy Fine, wants to lump Norway, Spain, and Ireland in with North Korea and Cuba after the European countries said Wednesday they will soon start to recognize a Palestinian state.

Florida State Representative Wants To Cut Business Ties With Nations That Recognize a State of Palestine

Florida State Representative Wants To Cut Business Ties With Nations That Recognize a State of Palestine

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