Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’

The Guardian - World News DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Julian Borger in JerusalemFebruary 22, 2026 at 04:39 PM

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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks about Israel potentially claiming land from the Nile to the Euphrates, based on biblical interpretations, have drawn condemnation from governments across the Islamic world. Huckabee made the comments in an interview, suggesting Israeli restraint prevented them from exercising this perceived right. A joint statement from countries including Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, labeled the remarks "dangerous and inflammatory," violating international law and threatening regional stability. Huckabee later called his statement "hyperbolic." The US embassy in Israel defended Huckabee, stating his comments were taken out of context and that US policy remains unchanged, with Israel not seeking to alter its boundaries.

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The US embassy in Israel insisted the comments had been taken out of context.

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A joint statement signed by countries including Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan condemned Huckabee's comments.

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Huckabee suggested it would “be fine” for Israel to claim a broad swath of the Middle East.

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Governments from across the Islamic world have condemned remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

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Huckabee appeared to claim that Area C was an integral part of Israel.

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