During an interview with Kan News, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee issued a stern message to the Iran-backed Houthi militia, warning that continued aggression toward Israel could draw serious consequences from the United States.
“Israel may not be a formal party to the U.S. agreement, but the Houthis understand what’s at stake,” Huckabee said. “If they continue to attack Israel, they are potentially attacking America, since there are 700,000 Americans living in Israel. If they harm an American, they are essentially attacking America.”
Huckabee made it clear that the security of American citizens abroad—especially in regions threatened by terror—is of utmost importance to the U.S. government, and any escalation would be taken seriously.
Addressing the ongoing hostage crisis involving Israeli citizens held by Hamas, Huckabee underlined the urgency with which the administration is working to bring them home. “I worry every day about the hostages. This is my highest priority, and the highest priority of President Trump regarding Israel. Whatever happens to the hostages will be on Hamas’s head. That’s the only thing they hold onto. It’s a shame they don’t behave like civilized and normal people.”
He noted that international channels are being leveraged fully to secure their release. “No stone is going unturned. There are many factors working on this together.”
Huckabee also delivered a resolute message about Hamas’s future, asserting that their days are numbered. “Whatever is being done is being done first for the hostages, second to end the conflict, and third to end Hamas forever. No one I know will say that Hamas has a future.”
When it came to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Huckabee reiterated the administration’s strong opposition. “The president has been clear that they will not have nuclear weapons. They don’t need enriched uranium for energy anyway. There are other ways to produce energy.”
Commenting on Saudi Arabia’s evolving posture in the region, he acknowledged the complexities while noting a shift in perception regarding Israel. “They are not a democracy yet, and can only go as far as their people are willing. I think the Crown Prince was wise to take this into account. Israel is not looked at as a threat anymore – no one says that Israel wants to take a piece of Saudi Arabia.”
Though Huckabee has previously expressed strong support for Israeli development in Judea and Samaria, he took a more measured tone in his current diplomatic capacity. “As ambassador, my role is to represent the administration, not my personal views,” he said. Yet he refrained from condemning Israeli building efforts in disputed territories. “America will not make the decision on how Israel will act in Judea and Samaria,” he concluded.

{Matzav.com}