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Mike Huckabee Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel in Narrow Senate Vote

Huckabee's appointment signals continued U.S. support for Israel under Trump as Middle Eastern conflicts intensify and nuclear talks with Iran loom.

FILE - Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee gestures as a campaign event at the Drexelbrook Catering & Event Center, Oct. 29, 2024, in Drexel Hill, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel, arrives to testify during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee walks on stage while attending the Reagan dinner at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, U.S. February 27, 2021. REUTERS/Octavio Jones
Mike Huckabee has served as governor of Arkansas and ran for president in 2008

Overview

  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Mike Huckabee as the Trump administration’s ambassador to Israel in a 53-46 vote on April 9, 2025.
  • Huckabee, a vocal supporter of Israel, has pledged to prioritize President Trump’s policies despite his controversial past positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • His confirmation comes during escalating tensions in the Middle East, including the Israel-Hamas war, clashes with Hezbollah, and concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
  • Trump recently announced upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, a move that has complicated relations with Israeli leaders wary of negotiations with Tehran.
  • Huckabee’s record includes support for the annexation of the West Bank and opposition to the two-state solution, raising questions about his role in navigating U.S.-Israel relations.