Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Mike Huckabee's Staunch Support For Israel And Controversial Views

Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., takes questions from the media, prior to laying a brick at a new housing complex in the West Bank settlement of Efrat, Aug. 1, 2018. President-elect Donald Trump wil

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the ambassador to Israel, has a long history of rejecting the idea of a Palestinian state in territories previously seized by Israel. Huckabee has consistently shown unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has been vocal about his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Huckabee firmly believes in a 'one-state solution,' asserting that the West Bank rightfully belongs to Israel based on his interpretation of biblical history. This position directly contradicts the traditional U.S. policy of supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.