Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Huckabee Questions Palestinian State as US Policy Goal
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. envoy to Israel, stated he doesn't believe a Palestinian state is currently a U.S. policy goal.
He mentioned cultural changes are needed.
Huckabee proposed that Muslim countries could potentially host a future Palestinian state.
The State Department said Huckabee was speaking for himself, and the White House referred to past comments from Trump.
Trump previously expressed doubts about Palestinian statehood.
This view goes against the long-standing U.S. policy supporting a two-state solution.
Mike Huckabee said he doesn't think a Palestinian state remains a U.S. foreign policy goal.
Huckabee made the remarks in different interviews published on Tuesday.
Huckabee suggested Muslim countries could potentially host a future Palestinian state.
The State Department said Huckabee was speaking for himself.
The White House pointed to past statements of Donald Trump expressing doubts on Palestinian statehood.
- Who
- Mike Huckabee, U.S. envoy to Israel
- What
- Huckabee stated he doesn't think an independent Palestinian state remains a goal of US policy.
- When
- Remarks published Tuesday
- Where
- In interviews with Bloomberg News and BBC
- Why
- Huckabee does not think an independent Palestinian state is a current U.S. foreign policy goal.
Traditional US Policy
Huckabee's Stance
Palestinian Statehood
Traditional US Policy
The U.S. has traditionally supported a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
Huckabee's Stance
Huckabee believes a Palestinian state is not a current U.S. foreign policy goal.
- U.S. Envoy to Israel
- Mike Huckabee
- Source of Remarks
- Bloomberg News, BBC
- State Department
- Declined to comment on Huckabee's remarks.
- Huckabee's Previous Role
- Former Governor of Arkansas
- Former President
- Donald Trump
Sources
US envoy says he does not think Palestinian state is US policy goal, Bloomberg reports
US Envoy Says He Does Not Think Palestinian State Is US Policy Goal: Report
US envoy says he does not think Palestinian state is US policy goal
