US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land

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Former Arkansas Governor and US envoy to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stated in a podcast interview with Tucker Carlson that it would be "fine" if Israel took over the entire Middle East. The discussion centered on interpretations of Old Testament scripture and God's promise to Abraham regarding land for his descendants, potentially encompassing a large portion of the modern Middle East. Carlson questioned Huckabee on whether Israel has a right to this land, to which Huckabee affirmed it would be acceptable for them to take it all. The interview took place during a trip to Israel where Carlson claimed he experienced unusual treatment at Tel Aviv airport, claims disputed by Israeli and US officials. The exchange highlights differing views on Israel within the conservative movement, with Carlson questioning US support and Huckabee representing a more traditional pro-Israel stance.

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The Israel Airports Authority said Tucker Carlson was not detained, delayed, or interrogated.

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Naftali Bennett called Tucker Carlson 'chickenshit'.

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Israeli and US officials said Carlson underwent routine security questioning.

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Carlson claimed he experienced 'bizarre' treatment at Ben Gurion airport.

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Mike Huckabee said it would be 'fine' if Israel took all Middle East land.

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Iraq 40% Jordan 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Lebanon 40% Syria 40% Abraham ×250% Old Testament 50% United States ×370% Middle East ×380% Mike Huckabee ×790% Tucker Carlson ×1090% Israel ×11100%

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