US Envoy Sparks Controversy Claiming Israel Has Biblical Right to “All of Middle East”

DID Press: Mike Huckabee, US ambassador to Israel, sparked debate by claiming that Israel has a biblical right to expand its territory across the Middle East, from the Nile to the Euphrates. In an interview with Tucker Carlson Tonight, Huckabee said that if Israel were to “take all of these lands, it would be good,” without addressing the political or humanitarian implications of such a statement.

The remarks align with expansionist narratives promoted by some Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu, under the so-called “Greater Israel” vision. Experts note that such claims conflict with international law and recognized national borders, risk escalating regional tensions, and legitimize occupation policies.

Huckabee framed Israel’s territorial claims as a “divine right” of the Jewish people, linking them to religious promises. Critics argue this approach politicizes religious texts while ignoring historical and demographic realities in the region.

The interview, released Friday, has raised renewed questions about the United States’ role in supporting Israeli expansionist policies and the potential impact on Middle East stability.