The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stirred controversy by stating that instead of established Palestinian territories, “Muslim countries” should be responsible for creating a Palestinian state. This remarks, viewed as potentially altering decades of American foreign policy, came during a recent interview where Huckabee pointed out the significantly larger land area controlled by Muslim nations compared to Israel. Historically, the U.S. has backed a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a position stemming from the Oslo Accords of 1993 with hopes of securing Palestinians' sovereignty. Huckabee seemingly distanced the current administration from the established two-state framework, labeling fixed territories as potentially problematic. A State Department spokesperson downplayed his statements, indicating Huckabee's views do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the administration. Nevertheless, the advocacy for alternative state-building locations raises concerns among global leaders, many of whom still support Palestinian statehood in recognized territories.
U.S. Ambassador Proposes Muslim Nations Host Palestinian State
U.S. Ambassador Proposes Muslim Nations Host Palestinian State
Ambassador Mike Huckabee suggests a controversial shift in U.S. policy regarding the Palestinian state, advocating for Muslim countries to build it instead of traditional Palestinian lands.
U.S. Ambassador Proposes Muslim Nations Host Palestinian State
Ambassador Mike Huckabee suggests a controversial shift in U.S. policy regarding the Palestinian state, advocating for Muslim countries to build it instead of traditional Palestinian lands.
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stirred controversy by stating that instead of established Palestinian territories, “Muslim countries” should be responsible for creating a Palestinian state. This remarks, viewed as potentially altering decades of American foreign policy, came during a recent interview where Huckabee pointed out the significantly larger land area controlled by Muslim nations compared to Israel. Historically, the U.S. has backed a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a position stemming from the Oslo Accords of 1993 with hopes of securing Palestinians' sovereignty. Huckabee seemingly distanced the current administration from the established two-state framework, labeling fixed territories as potentially problematic. A State Department spokesperson downplayed his statements, indicating Huckabee's views do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the administration. Nevertheless, the advocacy for alternative state-building locations raises concerns among global leaders, many of whom still support Palestinian statehood in recognized territories.
Ambassador Mike Huckabee suggests a controversial shift in U.S. policy regarding the Palestinian state, advocating for Muslim countries to build it instead of traditional Palestinian lands.
The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stirred controversy by stating that instead of established Palestinian territories, “Muslim countries” should be responsible for creating a Palestinian state. This remarks, viewed as potentially altering decades of American foreign policy, came during a recent interview where Huckabee pointed out the significantly larger land area controlled by Muslim nations compared to Israel. Historically, the U.S. has backed a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a position stemming from the Oslo Accords of 1993 with hopes of securing Palestinians' sovereignty. Huckabee seemingly distanced the current administration from the established two-state framework, labeling fixed territories as potentially problematic. A State Department spokesperson downplayed his statements, indicating Huckabee's views do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the administration. Nevertheless, the advocacy for alternative state-building locations raises concerns among global leaders, many of whom still support Palestinian statehood in recognized territories.
