President-elect Donald Trump nominated Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel, citing his long-standing support for the country; Israel’s Foreign Minister Saar congratulated Huckabee and emphasized their shared commitment to strengthening ties. Huckabee, a former Republican presidential candidate known for his Christian faith and opposition to gay rights, has a history of visiting Israel and supporting its government’s positions on settlements and territories, including Judea and Samaria. Huckabee’s daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary, also hails from Arkansas, where Bill Clinton, also a former governor, was born.
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