Trump nominates Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has been nominated by President Trump to be the next US ambassador to Israel.

If confirmed by the Senate, Huckabee would replace David Friedman, who is stepping down after three years in the post

Huckabee, a close ally of Trump, is a staunch supporter of Israel and has been a vocal critic of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

He has also been a strong advocate for moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a move that was made by the Trump administration in 2018.

Huckabee's nomination is likely to be met with some opposition from Democrats, who have been critical of the Trump administration's policies towards Israel.

However, he is expected to be confirmed by the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans.

If confirmed, Huckabee would become the first US ambassador to Israel who is not a career diplomat.

He would also be the first evangelical Christian to hold the post.

Huckabee's nomination is seen as a sign of the Trump administration's close ties to Israel.

It is also seen as a reward for Huckabee's loyalty to Trump.

Huckabee was one of the first prominent Republicans to endorse Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

He has also been a vocal defender of Trump's policies.

Huckabee's nomination is likely to be welcomed by Israel, which has been a close ally of the United States for decades.

It is also likely to be welcomed by evangelical Christians, who have been strong supporters of Trump.

However, Huckabee's nomination is likely to be met with some opposition from Democrats, who have been critical of the Trump administration's policies towards Israel.

It is also likely to be met with some opposition from career diplomats, who may see it as a sign that the Trump administration is not committed to the伝統的外交.