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US Ambassador to Israel Claims Israel Has 'Biblical Right' to Occupy Middle East

Published February 21, 2026, 09:16
US Ambassador to Israel Claims Israel Has 'Biblical Right' to Occupy Middle East

The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, sparked controversy by stating that Israel has a 'biblical right' to the land in the Middle East, even suggesting it would be welcome if Israel occupied the entire region, including the area from the Nile to the Euphrates. These remarks were made during an interview with Tucker Carlson, where Huckabee defended Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip. Huckabee clarified that Israel does not seek to occupy neighboring countries such as Jordan, Syria, or Iraq. However, his statement regarding a 'biblical right' has been interpreted as support for further expansion of Israeli territories. The statement has prompted intense debate about the relationship between religion and politics in the region, as well as the rights and expectations of the various peoples of the Middle East. Critics argue that such statements undermine efforts to peacefully resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These statements come at a time of increased tension in the region, with ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and growing concerns about a wider regional crisis.