Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is the choice to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel in the incoming Trump administration, President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.
“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel,” Trump said in a statement.
“Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years. 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!”
Congratulations to my friend @GovMikeHuckabee on his appointment as Ambassador to Israel by President-Elect Trump! Governor Huckabee is a strong ally of Israel, has made hundreds of trips to the country, and genuinely loves the people—and they love him—making him the perfect… pic.twitter.com/RjzgMNnNbV
— Rabbi Chanina Sperlin (@ChaninaSperlin) November 12, 2024
May Moshiach come speedily and pleasantly!
This man is a true friend of the Jews and eretz Yisroel! His daughter Sara sanders was secretary of press under Trump first run!
I hope he will be loyal to Israel like David Friedman who put Israel first and made a kiddush hashem
Mike Huckabee and daughter are great people
G-D Bless them