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New U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Delivers Trump’s Peace Prayer at Western Wall

Huckabee’s first official act symbolizes U.S.–Israel solidarity as the Gaza conflict continues and Hamas rejects a proposed truce.

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United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee places a note given to him by US President Donald Trump in the cracks of the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City
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Overview

  • Mike Huckabee, the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Israel, placed a handwritten prayer for peace from President Trump at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on April 18, 2025.
  • The note, written by Trump and initialed “D.T.,” expressed hope for peace in Israel and was delivered as Huckabee’s first official act as ambassador.
  • Huckabee also prayed for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, aligning with Trump’s expressed desire for their safe return.
  • The visit coincided with the final days of Passover and Holy Week, highlighting the intersection of religious and political ties between the U.S. and Israel.
  • Hamas rejected Israel’s latest 45-day ceasefire proposal, demanding a comprehensive prisoner exchange and reconstruction efforts in Gaza as the 18-month conflict persists.