Mike Huckabee

'Greatest force for freedom': Middle East leaders congratulate US, Trump on 250th Independence Day

Political leaders from across the Middle East sent messages to President Trump on the Fourth of July, with many underscoring positive relations with the US and the nation's commitment to democracy.

US President Donald Trump looks on from the lectern during remarks following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, a die-hard Israel supporter. While recognizing there are some tensions, remains optimistic about US-Israel ties.

Mike Huckabee: Faith and freedom, America and Israel's common thread - opinion

President Isaac Herzog and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, July 3, 2026.

'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the Jerusalem Summit, a conference on antisemitism and Christian support for Israel, at the Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jerusalem, June 11, 2026.

US won't accept 'pragmatic' Iran leadership without real change, Huckabee tells 'Post' - interview


Tucker Carlson 'totally wrong' about Christian mistreatment in Israel, NGO founder says - interview

Khalloul extended an invitation to the right-wing American commentator in early February, hoping to shed light on the true experience of Christians in Israel, but Carlson had failed to respond.

TUCKER CARLSON speaks during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 18, 2025.

Tucker Carlson visits Israel for sit-down with Huckabee: ‘He wouldn’t leave the airport'

The interview came after a public back-and-forth between Carlson and Ambassador Huckabee and was conducted inside the Ben-Gurion Airport complex, sources told The Jerusalem Post.

Tucker Carlson during a visit to Israel.

Trump behind Carlson's Israel visit to reduce heat in conservative antisemitism debate - exclusive

Trump urges Tucker Carlson and conservatives to de-escalate the internal fight over Israel, aiming for unity amid rising tensions, says Melissa Francis.

Then Republican presidential nominee and former US President Trump campaigns in Georgia in 2024.

IDF soldier killed by friendly fire in Gaza, Melissa Francis talks Carlson and Ambassador Huckabee

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Tucker Carlson

Christian Zionist leader to 'Post': Tucker Carlson should ask Israel for forgiveness - opinion

It would be most appropriate for Tucker Carlson to ask forgiveness for the harsh and hurtful things he said about Israel, especially while the nation has endured such profound pain and suffering.

Political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Israel weighed blocking Tucker Carlson’s entry ahead of visit - report

Some reports indicated that officials ultimately chose not to block Carlson to avoid harming Israel’s public diplomacy and to prevent a “diplomatic incident.” 

Political commentator Tucker Carlson arrives for a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, US, September 21, 2025.

Netanyahu meets with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of discussion with Trump on 'principles' for Iran talks

Netanyahu: "I will present Trump with...important principles for everyone who wants peace and security in the Middle East" • Huckabee: No gaps between Israel, US on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Special Envoy and Jared Kushner at Blair House in Washington on February 10, 2026.

US Ambassador Huckabee says Rafah is opening slowly to not 'bring terrorists in, or take them out'

People entering and leaving Gaza through the Rafah border crossing have to be properly vetted to avoid terrorists entering or leaving Gaza, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

Tucker Carlson to interview Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee challenged Tucker Carlson to an interview after a spat on social media, where Carlson accused the ambassador of ignoring Christians in Israel.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

Kisch and Huckabee call to move embassies into Israel’s capital, Jerusalem

The US embassy in Israel was moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2018, making it the first major power to relocate its embassy to Israel’s capital.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch (L) and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (R), February 2026.