Israel, Mike Huckabee

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Is Huckabee too ‘extreme’ to be US ambassador to Israel?
Lawmakers asked if the self-described “unapologetic, unreformed Zionist” could navigate the rocky diplomatic waters on behalf of the United States
Mike Huckabee, in confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Israel, says he won’t set US policy there
Huckabee is a former Arkansas governor and self-identified staunch Christian Zionist. He has drawn opposition from liberal Jewish groups and others who are wary of Christian nationalism and disagree with his opposition to Palestinian statehood and view that Israel holds “title deed” to the West Bank.
Huckabee says he’ll do Trump’s bidding as ambassador to Israel
If confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee will represent the views of President Donald Trump, not his own views.

Trump preparing to pull Stefanik's nomination to serve

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Trump nixes pro-Israel darling Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be UN ambassador
Trump cited the Republicans' razor-thin majority in Congress, where Stefanik has served in the party leadership.
Trump reveals why he pulled Stefanik's UN ambassador nomination: 'Cannot take a chance'
President Donald Trump says he pulled GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve as United Nations ambassador because "we have a slim margin" and "don't want to take any chances."
Trump Pulls Stefanik’s UN Nomination to Protect GOP Majority
President Donald Trump says he will withdraw Representative Elise Stefanik’s nomination to serve as the US ambassador to the United Nations, citing Republicans’ narrow hold on the House.
Mike Huckabee, Trump’s pick for Israel ambassador, tries to distance from past Palestinian rhetoric
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Israel attempted to distance himself from past controversial statements ...
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Democrats: Tell Mike Huckabee to Go to Hell
Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a nomination hearing for far-right, ultraconservative former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to become US ambassador to Israel. Any senator ...
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What Jewish groups are saying ahead of Mike Huckabee’s confirmation hearing to be Israel ambassador
Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel sparks mixed reactions, with some Jewish groups supporting him, while others criticize his views on West Bank annexation and Christian Zionism.
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Huckabee’s Senate hearing for Ambassador to Israel set for March 25
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to hold a hearing on Mike Huckabee’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel on March 25, JNS reported on Wednesday, citing a source close to the ...
Trump to Name Right-Wing Media Critic Ambassador to South Africa
L. Brent Bozell III, who must be confirmed by the Senate, would be stepping into the role at a time when relations between ...
Trump nominates conservative media critic for ambassador to South Africa during strained relations
U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator Leo Brent Bozell III as ...
US expels South Africa's ambassador, Rubio calls him 'race-baiting' America hater
Ties between the United States and South Africa have deteriorated since Trump cut U.S. financial aid to the country.
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Trump reiterates support for controversial Kuwait ambassador nominee at White House iftar dinner
The president said Amer Ghalib, who has voiced strong opposition to Israel and endorsed BDS, has ‘done a great job with his ...