Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel

The former governor has been a vocal supporter of Israel and has close ties to the country.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been picked by President Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, the White House announced Tuesday.

Huckabee, a Republican, is a strong supporter of Israel and has close ties to the country. He has visited Israel numerous times and has spoken out in support of its right to defend itself against its enemies.

In a statement, Huckabee said he was "honored and humbled" to be nominated for the position.

Huckabee's nomination is likely to be well-received by Israel and its supporters.

Huckabee is a popular figure among evangelical Christians, who are strong supporters of Israel. He is also a close friend of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Huckabee's nomination is likely to be well-received by Israel and its supporters. He is seen as a strong supporter of Israel and is expected to work closely with the Israeli government.

However, some critics have questioned Huckabee's qualifications for the position.

Huckabee has no diplomatic experience and has never lived in Israel. Some critics have questioned whether he is qualified to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

However, Huckabee's supporters argue that his strong support for Israel and his close ties to the country make him well-qualified for the position.

The Senate must still confirm Huckabee's nomination before he can take office.

The Senate must still confirm Huckabee's nomination before he can take office. It is unclear whether he will face any opposition from Democrats or Republicans.

If confirmed, Huckabee would replace David Friedman, who has served as the U.S. ambassador to Israel since 2017.