US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested in an interview that 'Muslim countries' should give up some of their land to create a future Palestinian state, citing their vast land area compared to Israel. He also strongly criticized US allies, including the UK and Australia, for sanctioning two far-right Israeli ministers and called the internationally backed two-state solution an 'aspirational goal,' contradicting stated US policy.
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested in an interview that 'Muslim countries' should give up some of their land to create a future Palestinian state, citing their vast land area compared to Israel. He also strongly criticized US allies, including the UK and Australia, for sanctioning two far-right Israeli ministers and called the internationally backed two-state solution an 'aspirational goal,' contradicting stated US policy.
Trending- 1 October 2023: Hamas attacked Israel, initiating the war in Gaza.
- 2 Tuesday: UK, Norway, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand announced joint sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers.
- 3 Recently: Mike Huckabee gave interviews to the BBC and Bloomberg, making his controversial suggestions.
- 4 Recently: State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce clarified that Huckabee 'speaks for himself' regarding US policy.
- 5 Later this month: French and Saudi diplomats will host a conference at the United Nations in New York to lay out a roadmap for an eventual Palestinian state.
- Huckabee's statements contradict official US policy on a two-state solution.
- International sanctions have been imposed on Israeli ministers.
- Ongoing debate and diplomatic efforts regarding a Palestinian state continue.
- The Israel-Gaza war continues, with significant casualties.
What: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested that Muslim countries should allocate land for a Palestinian state and criticized US allies for sanctioning Israeli ministers. He also expressed skepticism about the traditional two-state solution.
When: Recently (interviews with BBC and Bloomberg); Tuesday (sanctions announced); October 2023 (Hamas attack); Later this month (UN conference).
Where: Israel (where Huckabee is ambassador); occupied West Bank; Gaza; East Jerusalem; New York (United Nations); UK; Australia; Norway; Canada; New Zealand.
Why: Huckabee believes Muslim countries have ample land for a Palestinian state and opposes a Palestinian state within the West Bank due to perceived anti-Jewish culture. He views sanctions against Israeli ministers as an infringement on sovereignty.
How: Huckabee made his controversial suggestions and criticisms in interviews with the BBC and Bloomberg. His statements prompted a State Department spokeswoman to clarify that he 'speaks for himself,' indicating a divergence from official US policy.