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Lapid Slams Huckabee Amidst Israeli Political Turmoil

6/11/2025

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Israeli politician Yair Lapid took aim at former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, accusing him of meddling in Israel's political turmoil. Huckabee, however, argued for a harmony between academia and military in Israel, warning that a faltering government could be perceived as a threat, especially with Iran and Houthi missiles looming.

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Israeli politician Yair Lapid took aim at former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, accusing him of meddling in Israel's political turmoil. Huckabee, however, argued for a harmony between academia and military in Israel, warning that a faltering government could be perceived as a threat, especially with Iran and Houthi missiles looming.