Trump’s Support FOR ISRAEL – Revealed!
Ambassador Mike Huckabee reassures Israelis of Trump’s unwavering support despite regional policy shifts that have sparked concerns in Jerusalem.
At a Glance
- U.S. Ambassador Huckabee urges Israelis to “relax” regarding Trump’s Middle East policy, emphasizing the president’s historical support for Israel
- Concerns have arisen over Trump’s pursuit of agreements with Arab governments, potential nuclear deal with Iran, and separate ceasefire with Houthis
- Huckabee visited the Western Wall on his first day, placing a handwritten prayer from Trump seeking peace for Jerusalem
- As the first evangelical Christian ambassador to Israel, Huckabee pledges to represent Trump’s policies rather than his own controversial views
- Trump’s regional plans include proposals for Gaza and West Bank that differ from traditional approaches
Addressing Israeli Concerns
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has moved to calm Israeli anxieties about President Donald Trump’s evolving Middle East policy. In recent statements, Huckabee sought to dispel notions that Trump’s engagements with Arab governments and Iran indicate any cooling of relations with Israel. The ambassador’s reassurances come at a time when Israelis have expressed growing concern over America’s separate ceasefire with Iranian-backed Houthis and pursuit of a nuclear agreement with Tehran, developments that some view as potentially undermining Israeli security interests in the region.
“I would just say to people, ‘Relax, calm down, Donald Trump loves you, there’s no doubt about that, he’s got your back,’, said US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
Huckabee emphasized that Trump’s decision to skip visiting Israel during his recent Middle East trip should not be interpreted as a sign of diminished relations. The ambassador highlighted the continuing strong relationship between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite reports suggesting tensions between the two leaders.
In his efforts to quell concerns, Huckabee pointed to Trump’s track record during his previous term, noting the administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, acknowledgment of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and the brokering of the Abraham Accords.
From Controversial Nominee to Presidential Representative
Huckabee’s appointment as the first evangelical Christian ambassador to Israel came after a contentious nomination process. During his confirmation hearings, the former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate worked to distance himself from past controversial statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Previously, Huckabee had supported Israel’s annexation of the West Bank and opposed a two-state solution, positions that drew criticism from Democrats and centrist Jewish groups who viewed his stance as extreme and potentially harmful to peace efforts.
“He is the same Donald Trump that, for four years as president, did more for Israel than any other American president.”, said Huckabee.
In a notable shift during his confirmation process, Huckabee pledged to prioritize the president’s policies over his own views. “I am not here to articulate or defend my own views or policies, but to present myself as one who will respect and represent the President,” Huckabee stated, making clear his understanding of the ambassador’s role as implementing presidential directives rather than pursuing personal agendas. This stance has continued into his tenure, with Huckabee repeatedly emphasizing his role as Trump’s representative rather than an independent policy advocate.
Trump’s Vision for Regional Stability
On his first day in office, Huckabee visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, where he placed a handwritten prayer from President Trump seeking peace for Israel. This symbolic act underscored the administration’s continued spiritual and political commitment to Israel’s security while simultaneously pursuing broader regional agreements.
Trump’s approach to Middle East peace differs from previous administrations, particularly regarding Gaza and the West Bank. Following the conflict that began in October 2023, Trump proposed turning the Gaza Strip over to U.S. control after fighting concludes, with Palestinians relocated to “safer and more beautiful communities.”
“What an honor it is for me to come on behalf of the president of the United States, President Donald Trump, and to present a prayer that he handwrote, gave to me last Thursday at the White House, with the instruction that my first act as ambassador would be to take his prayer — praying for the peace of Jerusalem — and to bring it to the wall, and to pray that there would in fact be, peace in the land”, concludes Huckabee.
The Trump administration’s approach to sovereignty in the West Bank involves potential allocation either wholly to Israel or shared between Israel and Jordan. This marks a significant departure from the 2020 “Deal of the Century,” which proposed a division of sovereignty in the West Bank and Gaza Strip but was rejected by the Palestine Liberation Organization.
These evolving positions on territorial solutions reflect Trump’s willingness to consider unconventional approaches to longstanding regional conflicts, a stance that both encourages some Israelis while causing others to question how America’s shifting regional alliances might affect Israel’s strategic position in the years ahead.
