US Ambassador Mike Huckabee faced backlash after suggesting that Israel could take most of the Middle East based on biblical scriptures. His comments, made during an interview with Tucker Carlson, sparked outrage in the Arab world, with Saudi Arabia condemning the remarks. Huckabee later claimed his words were selectively edited and taken out of context. Despite attempts to walk back his statement, calls for his removal have been made due to concerns about his extremist views not aligning with US policy. Israeli expansionism remains a contentious issue in the region.
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