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Huckabee's Controversial Claim on Israel's 'Biblical Right' Sparks Outrage

2/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, claimed in an interview with Tucker Carlson that Israel's 'biblical right' to territory from the Nile to the Euphrates.
He said it would be fine if Israel took it all.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the remarks as violating sovereignty and international law.
Jordan and Egypt criticized them as absurd, amid West Bank settlement tensions and concerns about a two-state solution.

History

Historical Context

The Balfour Declaration, issued by Britain on November 2, 1917, endorsed a Jewish homeland in Palestine, igniting territorial disputes. This declaration led to over 600,000 Jewish immigrants arriving by 1948, intensifying tensions with Palestinians and neighboring countries. The ongoing conflict highlights the complexities of sovereignty and international law, stemming from early 20th-century geopolitical decisions that continue to shape the region today.

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Story summary

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, claimed in an interview with Tucker Carlson that Israel's 'biblical right' to territory from the Nile to the Euphrates.
He said it would be fine if Israel took it all.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the remarks as violating sovereignty and international law.
Jordan and Egypt criticized them as absurd, amid West Bank settlement tensions and concerns about a two-state solution.

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