Mike Huckabee

Israeli transportation minister Miri Regev confirmed the deployment of an Iron Dome battery to the UAE during the war with Iran, following earlier reports by Axios and confirmation by US ambassador Mike Huckabee. The UAE reported 550 Iranian missiles and 2,200 drone attacks during the conflict.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Mike Huckabee to mark America's 250th anniversary. The visit occurred ahead of Saturday's celebration of American independence.

The US signed an agreement to build a permanent embassy compound in southern Jerusalem. US ambassador Mike Huckabee stated Jerusalem is the 'eternal, indigenous, and forever capital of the Jewish people.' Israeli human rights group Adalah condemned the construction, calling it an endorsement of unlawful displacement of Palestinians.

The United States signed an agreement to construct a permanent embassy in Jerusalem at the Allenby compound. The move follows President Trump's 2017 decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and relocate the embassy from Tel Aviv. Israel's Foreign Minister called the agreement a reflection of the 'unbreakable alliance' between the two countries.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee claimed the United States would not exist without Israel, stating Western civilization was founded on Jewish and Judeo-Christian principles. He emphasized the enduring bond between the US and Israel despite recent tensions.

Tel Aviv is collaborating with the US and right-wing groups to reclassify the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound as a 'multi-faith centre', challenging the existing Status Quo that restricts non-Muslim religious activities there. Israeli settlers recently attacked two mosques in the occupied West Bank, while hardline Israeli officials like Moshe Feiglin and Itamar Ben-Gvir have openly defied agreements to incite tensions over the site.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responded to Iran's call for Israel to cease airstrikes in Lebanon and withdraw from the region. He emphasized that a Gaza peace plan requires Hamas to disarm and suggested similar action against Hezbollah.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee addressed reports of tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating they are aligned on Iran policy. He also commented on U.S. reactions to Canada's recent sanctions against Israelis.

Israeli settlers attacked the Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to agricultural fields and homes. The UN accused Israeli authorities of enabling settler violence, citing a sharp rise in attacks since the 2023 Gaza war began.

The US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro and five others for allegedly shooting down two humanitarian planes in 1996, killing four men. Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment as a political stunt. Additionally, Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir faced international criticism for posting a video mocking and taunting detainees.

The US has condemned Israel's Ben-Gvir and sanctioned organisers of a Gaza flotilla, with Mike Huckabee criticising Ben-Gvir's actions as betraying dignity. The sanctions were imposed a day after Huckabee's comments. The incident involves a video taunting flotilla activists.

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have a discreet relationship, but it was recently thrust into the open due to the Iran war, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealing a quiet visit to the UAE and the US Ambassador to Israel disclosing military cooperation between the two countries. The UAE denied Netanyahu's visit, citing the need to keep the alliance quiet due to antipathy towards Israel in Arab and Muslim countries. The relationship is part of an effort to bolster anti-Iran factions in the region.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, resulting in a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the UAE. The visit was announced after U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that Israel had sent air-defense weapons to UAE. This development marks a significant shift in ties between the two nations.

Israel has sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the UAE, according to a US envoy. Mike Huckabee called on Gulf states to take sides in the war between Israel and Iran. He praised Abu Dhabi during his statement.

The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, announced that Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war. This move underlines the growing defense relationship between Israel and the UAE. The announcement was made at an event in Tel Aviv, Israel.

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman expresses internal conflict about supporting Iran's regime change, fearing it would empower Trump and Netanyahu. He advocates for Iran's military defeat but criticizes the political consequences for U.S.-Israel relations. Critics and supporters react to his立场, highlighting ideological divides.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described living in a single room for six weeks before the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, detailing his limited movement and makeshift accommodations with two dogs. The account highlights his experience during a period of geopolitical tension.