Sen. Rick Scott, one of Israel’s most vocal defenders since October 7, said the “anti-Israel voice is not the voice of America,” urging officials to confront antisemitism with moral clarity and consistent action - speaking at The Jerusalem Post Washington Conference on Wednesday.
Scott said, “The normal person does not believe in hatred,” adding that antisemitism must be rejected across the political spectrum. He said Israel’s supporters should pair firm values with steady outreach in Washington to sustain bipartisan backing.
Scott called for zero tolerance toward hate. “If you are in a leadership position, you must be clear that hatred and antisemitism in any form is wrong, and you must call it out every single time,” he said.
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He urged pro-Israel advocates to build direct relationships with policymakers. “Everybody should know their senators and their House members. That matters,” he said, describing regular engagement as essential to shaping outcomes.
On the value of US support, Scott pointed to common democratic principles and shared security interests. “Israel is our number one ally in the Middle East,” he said. “They are not asking us to put our men and women at risk. But if we do not fight for freedom and democracy around the world, it will be a very lonely place.”
Scott warned that hostile regimes are acting in concert, citing China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. He said they “want to destroy our way of life, whether in Israel or in the United States.”