Trump picks Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel [View all]
Source: The Hill
11/12/24 2:03 PM ET
President-elect Trump announced Tuesday he will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) to serve as ambassador to Israel, a major diplomatic role that will take on added importance amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years,” Trump said in a statement. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!”
For over a year, Israel has carried out war against Hamas following the terrorist group’s attacks in October 2023 that killed more than 1,000 Israeli citizens. Trump has urged Israel to “finish the problem,” even as he has been critical of how it has carried out its military campaign. Tensions have also been on the rise between Israel and Hezbollah, the militant group with a major presence in Lebanon.
Huckabee served as governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007, winning two full terms after taking over for then-Gov. Jim Guy Tucker (R), who resigned. He ran unsuccessful presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2016.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4986422-mike-huckabee-ambassador-israel/
I guess he would want to experience the rapture up close and personal?
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