US EditionFormer Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s nomination as Israel ambassador approved by Senate committee, floor vote to follow
- The Senate voted 53 to 46 to advance Mike Huckabee's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, ending debate on the nomination.
- While Republicans support Huckabee as pro-Israel, Democrats criticize his past views on Palestinians.
- Critics claim Huckabee's views are provocative and not aligned with American diplomatic principles, according to New York Representative Jerry Nadler.
- Huckabee stated, "If confirmed, it will be my responsibility to carry out the president's priorities, not mine" during Senate questioning.
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Mike Huckabee nomination advances in Senate, one step closer to becoming ambassador to Israel
Mike Huckabee’s nomination for U.S. ambassador to Israel advances in the Senate after Democrats grilled him over past comments on Gaza, Palestinians and Israeli territorial claims.
Arkansas Senate backs Trump's nomination of Warren Stephens as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Arkansas Senate on Thursday approved a resolution to support President Donald Trump's nomination of investment banker Warren A. Stephens as the United States' ambassador to the United Kingdom and to urge his swift confirmation by the U.S. Senate to advance what the resolution described as the enduring partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom.
ZOA: Lack of bipartisan support for Huckabee 'deeply troubling'
Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) National President Morton A. Klein criticized the lack of bipartisan support for the nomination of former Arkansas Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to Israel after his nomination was advanced in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on a party-line vote.
Jewish News Syndicate
Senate committee advances Huckabee nomination for envoy to Israel
“His deep understanding and love for Israel and its people will undoubtedly make him an exceptional ambassador,” wrote Sen. John Boozman. The post Senate committee advances Huckabee nomination for envoy to Israel appeared first on Jerusalem World News.
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