Huckabee begins role as US ambassdor to Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee presented his credentials as United States Ambassador to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Monday.

Herzog welcomed Huckabee, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. “The US-Israel alliance is stronger than ever,” the president said, praising the Arkansan’s longstanding support for Israel.

In his remarks, Huckabee recalled his first visit to Israel more than 50 years ago and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.

“This is a sacred honor,” he said. “I look forward to working to deepen our strategic partnership.”

Huckabee emphasized US-Israel cooperation on security, intelligence and innovation, while warning of shared threats posed by Iran.