The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mike-huckabee/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:27:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Mike Huckabee | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/mike-huckabee/ 32 32 Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iranian military, fuel targets; Iran, Houthis fire missiles at Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/defying-trump-israel-strikes-iranian-military-fuel-targets-iran-houthis-fire-missiles-at-israel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:13:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838513 No injuries; settlement homes damaged by missile fragment; strike targets include Iranian air defenses; report: Netanyahu 'pseudo-agreed' to Trump's demand not to retaliate to initial fire

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]]> Daily Briefing April 22: Trump’s muddled messaging complicates talks with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-22-trumps-muddled-messaging-complicates-talks-with-iran/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:56:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3807532&preview=true&preview_id=3807532 US bureau chief Jacob Magid reports on the Iran ceasefire and the second round of Lebanon talks, as well as the stalled Hamas disarmament and a settler attack that killed 2 Palestinians

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]]> Easter prayer fiasco, resolved too late, shows Christians still treated as afterthought https://www.timesofisrael.com/easter-prayer-fiasco-resolved-too-late-shows-christians-still-treated-as-afterthought/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:26:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795091&preview=true&preview_id=3795091 Netanyahu boasted about protecting worshipers once row over Holy Sepulchre access was fixed; without serious attention to policy, he'll continue rushing to clean up scandals after the harm has been done

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]]> Huckabee advises US citizens in Israel to evacuate via Egypt, noting ‘limited options’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/huckabee-advises-us-citizens-in-israel-to-evacuate-via-egypt-noting-limited-options/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3767754 After Washington tells citizens across the Middle East to 'DEPART NOW,' US ambassador suggests Taba as a departure point for citizens in Israel and recommends against Amman

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]]> Rubio tells US envoys to avoid inflammatory comments after Huckabee fracas — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-tells-us-envoys-to-avoid-inflammatory-comments-after-huckabee-fracas-report/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:09:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3764022 US ambassador sparked anger among US allies by suggesting Israel has biblical right to much of the region; memo doesn't single him out

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]]> US ambassador tells embassy staffers: If you want to leave Israel, ‘do so TODAY’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ambassador-said-to-tell-embassy-staffers-if-you-want-to-leave-israel-do-so-today/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:46:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763588 State Dept says non-emergency staff and families can leave Israel; Omani FM reportedly to meet with Vance in effort to avert war; US aircraft carrier expected off northern coast, refuelers at airport, F-22s seen moving in south

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]]> Laura Loomer, other Jewish conservatives sound alarm over Tucker Carlson’s access to Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/laura-loomer-other-jewish-conservatives-sound-alarm-over-tucker-carlsons-access-to-trump/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:44:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761614 The far-right pundit, who has used his show to slam Israel and lean into friendly interviews with conspiracy theorists and white nationalists, was seen at the White House this week

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]]> The Tucker Carlson-Mike Huckabee debate is a battle for the GOP’s soul on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-tucker-carlson-mike-huckabee-debate-is-a-battle-for-the-gops-soul-on-israel/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:04:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760246 The clash between the Republican Party's isolationist and Christian Zionist camps could determine its approach to the Middle East — though under Trump, don't expect either side to win

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]]> US avoids condemning settler killing of Palestinian-American in armed West Bank attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-avoids-condemning-settler-killing-of-palestinian-american-in-armed-west-bank-attack/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:11:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3759331 Asked for comment on killing of 19-year-old Nasrallah Abu Siam in settler attack, US State Department says it has 'no higher priority' than safety of Americans, is 'monitoring' situation

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]]> Arab and Muslim states fume after Huckabee says Israel has biblical right to much of Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-and-muslim-states-fume-after-huckabee-says-israel-has-biblical-right-to-much-of-mideast/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3759222 Saudis, Jordan, PA, Arab League slam US envoy for saying it 'would be fine' if Israel took over lands promised in Bible during Carlson interview; he then clarified 'hyperbolic' statement

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]]> Tucker Carlson claims Israel targeted his family, Netanyahu ‘believes in blood guilt’; questions Israel’s right to exist https://www.timesofisrael.com/tucker-carlson-falsely-says-herzog-visited-epstein-island-in-interview-with-us-envoy/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:42:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3758873 In program including interview with Huckabee, right-wing commentator launches litany of unsubstantiated claims echoing antisemitic tropes, falsely says Herzog visited Epstein island

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]]> Daily Briefing Feb. 19 – Amid talks and saber-rattling, how close is the US to striking Iran? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-feb-19-amid-talks-and-saber-rattling-how-close-is-the-us-to-striking-iran/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757681&preview=true&preview_id=3757681 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports on US firepower buildup in Middle East, timing of possible Iranian campaign, and brief Israel visit of right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson

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]]> Israel, US envoy reject Tucker Carlson’s claim he was detained and interrogated at airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-us-envoy-reject-tucker-carlsons-claim-he-was-detained-and-interrogated-at-airport/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:30:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757554 Popular anti-Israel conservative commentator briefly visits country to interview Huckabee; friend of the two who was present for interview says Carlson told her that Trump wants GOP infighting over Israel reined in

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]]> Trump ally to ToI: Ayatollah staying in power would be ‘strategic victory for Iran’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-ally-to-toi-ayatollah-staying-in-power-would-be-strategic-victory-for-iran/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756012 Visiting Israel day before fresh nuke talks, GOP Sen. Graham says US decision on striking Iran is ‘weeks, not months’ away; Trump: Iran doesn't want consequences of not taking deal

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]]> Israel banks on Christian pilgrims and faith-based travel to drive tourism recovery https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-banks-on-christian-pilgrims-and-faith-based-travel-to-drive-tourism-recovery/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:35:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747600 Tourism Ministry plans a digital campaign geared to Evangelicals and pro-Israel communities; AI app for Holy Land trips launches with support of US Ambassador Mike Huckabee

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