US EditionSenate confirms former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as Trump's ambassador to Israel
- The US Senate confirmed Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, with a vote largely along party lines, and one Democrat, John Fetterman, supported him.
- Huckabee stated he would defer to President Donald Trump on policy matters during his confirmation hearing.
- Trump supports Israel amid a renewed military campaign, while Huckabee has been an outspoken supporter of Israeli claims to the West Bank.
- Huckabee denied advocating for the expulsion of Palestinians, citing biblical mandates in his explanation.
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Fetterman joins GOP in voting to confirm Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel
This story originally appeared in Truthout on Apr. 09, 2025. It is shared here with permission. The Senate has confirmed former Arkansas governor and fervent Christian Zionist Mike Huckabee as the U.S.’s next ambassador to Israel after numerous rights groups called on the Senate to oppose his nomination. Huckabee was confirmed 53 to 46, in what was a largely party line vote — except for Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pennsylvania), who voted wi…
Huckabee confirmed as ambassador to Israel as regional tensions continue to grow
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is the new U.S. ambassador to Israel after receiving an assist from a high-profile Democrat. The U.S. Senate confirmed Huckabee on Wednesday. The 53–46 vote, largely along party lines, saw one notable defection — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who crossed the aisle to support Huckabee’s nomination. During his Senate confirmation hearings, Huckabee made clear that while he holds strong personal …
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