U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee is pushing hard to strengthen America’s bond with Israel. In a recent interview, he stressed three key goals: bringing home American hostages held by Hamas, countering Iran’s threats, and expanding the Trump-era Abraham Accords. Huckabee, a longtime Israel ally, says his faith drives his unshakable support for the Jewish state. He’s called Iran a “danger every single day” and refuses to negotiate with Hamas, calling them untrustworthy terrorists.
Huckabee’s confirmation as ambassador sailed through the Senate thanks to GOP backing, with only one Democrat voting yes. President Trump picked him for his fierce loyalty to Israel and deep conservative values. The former Arkansas governor has visited Israel over 100 times and openly supports Israeli settlements in the West Bank. He once declared “there’s no such thing as a Palestinian,” showing his hardline stance.
Since taking office, Huckabee met Israeli President Isaac Herzog and pledged to stand with Israel against global criticism. He’s working to rally international support against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and terrorist proxies. Huckabee credits Trump’s leadership for the historic Abraham Accords and wants more Arab nations to join the peace deals. He claims Biden’s weak policies left Israel vulnerable to attacks like Hamas’ October 7 massacre.
The ambassador slammed left-wing activists for blaming Israel while ignoring Hamas’ brutality. He accused college protesters and mainstream media of spreading lies about the Gaza war. Huckabee vows America will never abandon Israel to please “woke” critics or the United Nations. His strong words echo Trump’s America First vision, putting U.S. and Israeli security above global opinion.
Huckabee’s team is focused on isolating Iran through sanctions and military partnerships. He warns that a nuclear Iran would threaten the entire Middle East and beyond. The ambassador praised Trump’s decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, calling it a “moral victory.” He’s urging European allies to cut deals with Israel instead of coddling Iran.
Palestinian leaders have criticized Huckabee as biased, but he doesn’t care. He says they waste billions on terror instead of building a future for their people. Huckabee argues peace can only come when Palestinians reject violence and accept Israel’s right to exist. He blames Hamas for Gaza’s suffering, saying they steal aid money to build tunnels and rockets.
Back home, Huckabee faces heat from Democrats who call him a “divisive figure.” But conservatives cheer his tough approach, saying Israel needs friends, not critics. Senator John Barrasso tweeted that Huckabee’s leadership makes the U.S.-Israel bond “unbreakable.” The ambassador’s weekend Fox News show gave him a loyal following among right-wing voters.
Huckabee wraps up every speech with a prayer for peace, but makes clear America stands ready to fight. He says Trump gave him one mission: protect Israel, defeat terrorists, and put America first. With the Middle East in flames, Huckabee’s blend of faith and patriotism is exactly what conservatives want in a diplomat.
