Summary
Leaders in the Middle East condemned comments made by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. In an interview, Huckabee suggested it would be acceptable for Israel to take over large parts of the Middle East. Several countries have responded by saying these comments violate international law.
Key Facts
- Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, made comments about Israel potentially taking control over more Middle Eastern lands.
- His comments referenced a biblical promise about land from the Euphrates to the Nile.
- Huckabee described the statement as "hyperbolic," implying it was exaggerated.
- The comments sparked criticism from many Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan.
- Saudi Arabia and Egypt both stated that Huckabee's remarks violate international law and diplomatic norms.
- The League of Arab States and Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the comments.
- The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the statement contradicts international law and President Donald Trump's position on the West Bank.
- Huckabee's statements have stirred concerns about Zionist expansionism amid current tensions in the region.
