Huckabee to JNS: America ‘benefits a great deal from Israel’ Hamas brought the Gaza war upon themselves, the ambassador said, adding that "Everything that people see there is not the result of anything other than the vicious hatred that Hamas harbors and carried out on October the 7th." Alex Traiman April 18, 2025
Huckabee arrives in Israel to take up ambassadorial posting "This is not a trip but a complete move," said the former Arkansas governor. Etgar Lefkovits April 17, 2025
Netanyahu congratulates Huckabee on Israeli ambassadorship “I look forward to working with you to make the unbreakable bond between our two nations even stronger,” wrote the Israeli prime minister. April 10, 2025
Senate confirms Huckabee as Israel envoy, Fetterman lone Dem backer “To execute on President Trump’s iron clad support of Israel, we urgently need a qualified ambassador in the region,” said Sen. Jim Risch. “I have no doubt Gov. Huckabee is that person.” Andrew Bernard April 9, 2025
Senate committee advances Huckabee nomination for envoy to Israel “His deep understanding and love for Israel and its people will undoubtedly make him an exceptional ambassador,” wrote Sen. John Boozman. April 2, 2025
Huckabee nomination a test for US Jews The opposition of liberal groups and Reform Judaism to the ardently Zionist former Arkansas governor reflects something darker than just partisanship. Jonathan S. Tobin March 27, 2025
Huckabee hopes to be in Israel as US Ambassador by Passover “Mike is going to do wonders for Israel. He actually probably gets along with both sides,“ said U.S. President Donald Trump. JNS Staff March 26, 2025
Israel should annex at least part of Judea and Samaria Mike Huckabee, Trump’s pick for ambassador to Israel, is “someone who has a long record of being vocally supportive of annexation.” Israel Kasnett March 25, 2025
Huckabee visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave ahead of Israel posting The former Arkansas governor, a staunch supporter of Israel, visited the site in Queens together with his wife, Janet. Etgar Lefkovits March 24, 2025
