Mike Huckabee suggested any future Palestinian state should be carved out of ‘a Muslim country’

Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, has said that the US is no longer pursuing the goal of an independent Palestinian state, marking what analysts describe as the most explicit abandonment yet of a cornerstone of US Middle East diplomacy.

Asked during an interview with Bloomberg News if a Palestinian state remains a goal of US policy, he replied: “I don’t think so.”

The former Arkansas governor chosen by Donald Trump as his envoy to Israel went further by suggesting that any future Palestinian entity could be carved out of “a Muslim country” rather than requiring Israel to cede territory.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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    16 days ago

    Manner, yes, but I wouldn’t call weak action “atrocious”. He got owned by Bibi, not sure why he allowed that.

    But the blame for the genocide is ALL on Bibi and Likud. Our fault is failing to recognize it for what it is.

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      15 days ago

      Honestly atrocious is the kindest way I could phrase how terrible his actions are.

      I’m not sure how to even respond to someone who is trying to carry water for him either.

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        15 days ago

        It’s super simple, you lay the blame where it belongs, on Bibi and Likud. Leave the old man out of it.

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            15 days ago

            No, no it was not. As I’ve already said, Israel’s retaliation started immediately on 10/7 before we approved a single dime of aid, much less sent any. They don’t NEED our help. They’ll USE it, but they don’t NEED it.