Overview

• In a June 10 Bloomberg interview, Ambassador Huckabee said he does not believe establishing a Palestinian state remains a U.S. policy goal.
• He floated the idea that Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, could cede territory for a Palestinian entity.
• Huckabee argued that cultural changes required for Palestinian statehood are unlikely to occur within our lifetime.
• The White House and State Department have not clarified whether these comments signal an official shift in U.S. policy.
• His stance has drawn concern from Egypt and Jordan over potential displacement of Palestinians onto their territories.