Trump appoints evangelical Christian, Huckabee as Israel’s Ambassador
The President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump has appointed a pro-Israel evangelical Christian Mickael Huckabee as his ambassador to assist with foreign policy in the Middle East area experiencing challenges.
According to US Today’s News, Huckabee’s appointment came as a face lift at a time Israel is experiencing international war crisis In Gaza with Hamas over a year ago.
The American Baptist Minister, and former Arkansas Governor has formally gesticulate his objection on bargaining a cease-fire deal with Hamas, noting that the way to stop the war is for the Islamist militant group to retreat.
It would be recalled that in 2020 Trump expressed steadfast support for Israel in its war against Hamas, and moved the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and helped broker the 2020 Abraham Accords, which expanded Israel’s diplomatic relations in the Middle East.
Trump stated in statement that Huckabee’s coming on board as a clergy and ambassador will profer peace to 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!”
The President’s former U.S. ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, also appreciated the selection.
“I am thrilled by President Trump’s nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee as the next Ambassador to Israel. He is a dear friend and he will have my full support. Congrats Mike on getting the best job in the world!”
