Former Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, will become the fresh United States Ambassador to Israel – this is the nomination announced by President-elect Donald Trump. Huckabee, known as a staunch supporter of Israel, made a number of key nominations in the Trump administration. Trump announced a strengthening of the US's ties to Israel, peculiarly with respect to the threats from Iran-supported terrorist groups specified as Hamas and Hezbollah.
Mike Huckabee – a strong voice supporting Israel
Huckabee, a erstwhile Baptist pastor, has been supporting Israel's politics for years and rejecting the thought of Palestinian statehood, arguing that Palestinian past is not hundreds of years old. He is celebrated for his activity for Israel – he organizes paid trips to that country, which he promotes in conservative media. In the past, he has repeatedly spoken for the improvement of Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Huckabee served as politician of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, and competed in the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections as a Republican organization candidate. After his political career ended at state level, he ran a publicist program on Fox News television. He is the father of current politician Arkansas, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who expressed pride in his father's nomination for specified an crucial post.
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Support for Huckabee from Israel’s allies
David Friedman, a erstwhile U.S. Ambassador to Israel during Trump's first term, expressed his enthusiasm for Huckabee's nomination, calling him "a dear friend." He expressed assurance that Huckabee would be perfect as an ambassador, due to his deep ties with Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu besides referred positively to Huckabee's appointment, pointing out that he was Israel's longtime friend. Israeli abroad Minister Gideon Sa’ar stressed that he hoped for fruitful cooperation with Huckabee, adding that he believed that the erstwhile politician of Arkansas would rapidly feel “as at home” in Israel.
Nominations supporting Israel in the Trump administration
Huckabee joins Israel's key supporters in the fresh Trump administration. another crucial nominations include the appointment of congresswoman Elise Stefanik as US Ambassador to the United Nations and Senator Marco Rubio as State Secretary. Trump has consistently stressed the importance of partnership with Israel, pointing out the request for cooperation on regional threats.
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