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U.S. Ambassador's Controversial Mockery of France's Palestine Support

6/3/2025

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked controversy by mocking France's support for Palestinian statehood, suggesting they should instead "carve out a piece of the French Riviera." This comment came after French President Macron advocated for Palestine's recognition, as France prepares to co-host a UN conference on the two-state solution in June amidst escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sparked controversy by mocking France's support for Palestinian statehood, suggesting they should instead "carve out a piece of the French Riviera." This comment came after French President Macron advocated for Palestine's recognition, as France prepares to co-host a UN conference on the two-state solution in June amidst escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions.