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US envoy to Israel reportedly called back to Washington amid Iran developments

By Nava Freiberg 21 April 2026, 11:37 pm Edit

Nava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has been called to return to Washington for urgent discussions on the situation with Iran, Channel 12 reports.

The report comes as US President Donald Trump announces an extension of the temporary ceasefire with Iran until Tehran submits a unified proposal for an agreement.

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