Dynamo prepares to rescue Americans in Gaza and Israel
WUSF Public Media - WUSF 89.7 | By Mark Schreiner
Published October 9, 2023 at 4:59 AM EDT
Updated October 9, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
Project Dynamo officials say they're preparing to save some of the thousands of Americans stuck in Gaza and Israel in a mission they're calling "Operation Promised Land."
A Tampa-based group is preparing to attempt to help Americans stuck in Israel flee the violence that broke out over the weekend. At the same time, it's warning of possible danger to Jewish people in the greater Tampa Bay region.
Project Dynamo, which consists mainly of military veterans, has previously assisted Americans in such areas as Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Sudan.
During a Sunday news conference, Project co-founder Bryan Stern said they're preparing to save some of the thousands of Americans in the region in a mission they're calling "Operation Promised Land."
"Right now, we're tracking dozens (and) received dozens of requests for evacuation and help from all kinds of people, students, all kinds of things, businesses," Stern said. "On top of (that), we know of multiple American hostages that are being held by Hamas."
Stern added that during the conference call, he received a half dozen more requests for help.
"If we know of, let's say, 60, 70, or 80 (requests)," Stern said. "Probably the actual number is five, six, seven, or eight (times) that that need help."
Other Project Dynamo officials said they have assets on the ground in the region and will be deploying them shortly, if they haven't already.
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