U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited the Western Wall on Tuesday morning, accompanied by his wife, Janet.
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, rabbi of the Western Wall and holy sites, and Mordechai (“Suli”) Eliav, director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, welcomed the American envoy, according to the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
The ambassador began his visit with a prayer of thanksgiving for the recent miracles experienced by the Jewish state during “Operation Rising Lion” against the Iranian regime’s nuclear and missile threats. He also offered prayers for the well-being of U.S. President Donald Trump and for continued peace and security for the United States and Israel.
Following the prayer, Huckabee met privately with Rabinowitz, who thanked the ambassador and Trump for their steadfast support of Israel. The rabbi presented Huckabee with a personal letter of appreciation for the president and extended an invitation for an official visit in the future.
The ambassador concluded his visit with a tour of the Western Wall Tunnels, expressing deep appreciation for the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Jerusalem and the Jewish people.
Honoring hostages still held captive in Gaza
Huckabee and his wife donated blood on Sunday to Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service in honor of the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
“Janet and I toured a Magen David Adom Blood Bank in Ramla today, meeting heroic volunteers who showcase the very best of humanity—tireless work ethic, servants’ heart and professionalism—in their life-saving mission,” he posted on X. “We are truly grateful for their work!”
The American envoy visited the underground blood bank at Magen David Adom’s headquarters—the first facility of its kind in the world—one week after the end of the war with Iran.
“We thank you, Ambassador Huckabee, for your great love and appreciation for the State of Israel,” said MDA director general Eli Bin. “The steadfast support of our American friends has given us the means to save lives.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited the facility last week.
Meanwhile, Huckabee received a commemorative plaque made from fragments of an Iranian missile that struck Israeli farmland during the 12-day war. He said it would be displayed in his Jerusalem office.
Presented by Yesha Council chief Israel Ganz on behalf of the people of Judea and Samaria, the plaque bore the inscription: “From the ashes of hate, we forge bonds of courage. Thank you, America, for standing with us.”