Huckabee has said that he intends to carry out Trump's policies rather than set his own, but he hinted at a likely continuation of pro-Israel policies similar to those seen in Trump's previous administration.
These include the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory — moves that were celebrated by Israeli conservatives and rejected by Palestinians.
Though Trump's specific approach to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict remains uncertain, Huckabee's nomination has been well-received by Israel's right-wing leaders, who anticipate continued American support for their goals, such as holding onto the West Bank and expanding Israeli settlements.
Key Israeli figures responded positively to Huckabee's appointment. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich congratulated Huckabee as a "consistent and loyal friend," while National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed his approval on social media with heart emojis.
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