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Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport

Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport

Summary

Tucker Carlson, a U.S. podcaster, said that Israeli authorities took his passport and questioned one of his team members at the airport after an interview with U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee. Israeli officials stated this was a routine procedure, conducted privately for privacy reasons. Carlson's interview was part of ongoing discussions between him and Huckabee regarding issues about the treatment of Christians in Israel.

Key Facts

  • Tucker Carlson is a U.S. podcaster and public figure.
  • He claims Israeli officials took his passport and questioned his crew at the airport.
  • The questioning happened after he interviewed U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee.
  • Israeli authorities said the questioning was a standard procedure for many travelers.
  • They conducted the interview in a private room to ensure privacy.
  • Carlson and Huckabee had previously disagreed on the treatment of Christians in Israel.
  • Carlson did not post any comments about the event on his website or social media.

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