Huckabee, an evangelical Christian and former Arkansas governor, previously suggested support for "greater Israel" and maintains a controversial stance regarding US relationships with Israeli leadership. Challenges have arisen as he faced backlash from Democrats over his statements on the Gaza conflict, as well as opposition to the Israeli settlers' actions.
US Ambassador Urges Israel to Conduct Thorough Investigation into West Bank Death
US Ambassador Urges Israel to Conduct Thorough Investigation into West Bank Death
US envoy Mike Huckabee demands accountability following killing of Palestinian-American in Israel’s West Bank.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has urged Israeli officials to initiate an "aggressive investigation" into the death of Palestinian-American Sayfollah Musallet, who was fatally beaten by settlers in the West Bank. The incident occurred in Sinjil, where 20-year-old Musallet succumbed to injuries amid escalating tensions. Initial reactions from the US were subdued, but Huckabee, a longtime ally of Israeli settlement policies, later condemned the act as "criminal and terrorist," stressing the need for accountability. The Israeli military claimed a confrontation unfolded during which "terrorists" attacked civilians, instigating the incident. Musallet was visiting family and attempting to protect their land when he was attacked alongside 23-year-old Mohammed al-Shalabi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds. The family has requested a US-led investigation into the event, while Huckabee's support for settlements continues to spark contention in political circles.
