Mike Huckabee
Regularly scheduled U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad appointments resumed as normal in Jerusalem.
“It could take a few days to get everyone out due to very limited flights and ships and a very high demand,” Ambassador Mike Huckabee said.
The damage was caused by shock waves from a nearby impact; no injuries were reported.
“If you hear ‘Israel is no concern to USA’ remember 700,000 AMERICANS live in Israel. That is equivalent to a full House District,” the U.S. ambassador tweeted.
“When it comes to American policy and certainly where the president stands, I’d suggest you call the White House,” Tammy Bruce told reporters.
The donation will go to a local foundation that supports community youth pursuing higher education and leadership roles, a memorial soccer tournament and other infrastructure projects.
Asked if an independent Palestinian state is the goal of the Trump administration, Huckabee responded: “I don’t think so.”
The U.S. ambassador denied Hebrew media reports accusing him of “meddling” in Israeli politics.
French president says decision coming “in days” as Brazil’s Lula accuses Israel of “premeditated genocide” in joint press conference.
The U.S. ambassador to Israel called on the New York Times, CNN and AP to retract what he said were false claims based on Hamas disinformation.
“They are welcome to do that, but they are not welcome to impose that kind of pressure on a sovereign nation,” said the U.S. envoy.
“The two go hand in hand because you don’t get the release of hostages unless you apply military pressure,” the premier tells diplomats in Jerusalem.
