WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced on Tuesday (Nov 12).
Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align US foreign policy more closely with Israel’s interests as it wages wars against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
“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!”
