US envoy Huckabee: Israel's survival is 'divine miracle'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has once again attributed the survival and prosperity of the Hebrew state to divine intervention rather than its own capabilities. During a conference in Jerusalem, the diplomat asserted that Israel's success relies on "God's help," not its military, economic, diplomatic, or technological means.

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Huckabee described Israel's situation as "stunning," noting that despite a population of only 10 million, it faces powers ten times its size demographically and economically, yet continues to "thrive and expand." He believes Israeli performance consistently exceeds its actual capacity, attributing this entirely to "divine intervention" over conventional strategic superiority. The former Baptist pastor, known for his strong pro-Israel stance, also emphasized that Israel's "closest friends" are evangelical Christians, particularly in the United States, suggesting American support for Israel carries a spiritual dimension.

These statements align with Huckabee's consistent positions since taking office, including his support for Israeli expansion and the annexation of Palestinian territories. He has repeatedly defended Israeli settlements on confiscated Palestinian land, refusing to use the term "West Bank" and preferring the biblical "Judea and Samaria." He has also denied that these territories are under military occupation, stating, "There are certain words I refuse to use. There is no such thing as the West Bank, it is Judea and Samaria. And there is no such thing as settlements, they are communities, neighborhoods, and cities."

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Previously, in an interview with Tucker Carlson, Huckabee suggested he saw no issue with Israel taking all territories mentioned in the Book of Genesis, as these lands were "promised" to Abraham's descendants. Carlson pointed out that adhering strictly to the biblical text of the covenant between God and Abraham in Genesis chapter 15 would imply certain boundaries.

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There are certain words I refuse to use. There is no such thing as the West Bank, it is Judea and Samaria. And there is no such thing as settlements, they are communities, neighborhoods, and cities.