Tucker Carlson’s passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport

Israeli officials deny detaining conservative US podcaster Tucker Carlson or his crew member, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy. Carlson claimed his passport was briefly taken after interviewing US ambassador Mike Huckabee at Ben Gurion International Airport. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein stated that Carlson was asked standard questions to protect privacy and avoid public discussion. The interview followed a public disagreement between Carlson and Huckabee regarding the treatment of Christians in Israel.

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