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Ambassador Huckabee Blames Hamas for Gaza Food Crisis

8/13/2025

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In a gripping interview with Piers Morgan, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee staunchly defended Israel's actions in Gaza, placing the blame for food shortages squarely on Hamas. He passionately argued that Hamas prioritizes power over people, declaring, "They don’t care about people getting to eat." Huckabee also suggested that journalist Anas al-Sharif had ties to Hamas, raising further controversy.

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In a gripping interview with Piers Morgan, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee staunchly defended Israel's actions in Gaza, placing the blame for food shortages squarely on Hamas. He passionately argued that Hamas prioritizes power over people, declaring, "They don’t care about people getting to eat." Huckabee also suggested that journalist Anas al-Sharif had ties to Hamas, raising further controversy.