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Former Arkansas governor, pastor and author Mick Huckabee has been confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to Israel under the Trump administration.
The U.S. Senate voted 53-46 on Wednesday to confirm Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel. The final tally was largely along party lines, with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., being the only Democrat to vote in favor of Huckabee.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a statement on X commending Huckabee for the confirmation, calling him a “dear friend.”
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The U.S. Senate voted 53-46 on Wednesday to confirm Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel. The final tally was largely along party lines, with Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., being the only Democrat to vote in favor of Huckabee.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a statement on X commending Huckabee for the confirmation, calling him a “dear friend.”
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Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Trump's US ambassador to Israel
Former Arkansas governor, pastor and author Mick Huckabee has been confirmed as the U S ambassador to Israel under the Trump administration