Huckabee says Turkish military was 'further south than supposed' before Israel's attack on Syria

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee discussed several key issues in a recent interview. Regarding Israeli strikes on a Syrian airfield, he stated that the Turkish military was "further south than supposed," and Israel takes threats seriously, referencing President Erdogan's comments about rebuilding the Ottoman Empire and taking Jerusalem. Huckabee also addressed the Israel-Hamas disarmament plan, emphasizing that Israel would only withdraw from Gaza once Hamas disarms, ensuring Israeli security. He dismissed rumors of conflict during a recent US-Israel meeting, calling it a "very good day."

• Huckabee viewed the agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey as a welcome development for regional stability, not a threat.
• He expressed hope for a "tailor-made" agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia, separate from the Abraham Accords, to foster greater cooperation.
• The ambassador condemned extremist Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, particularly the theft of property owned by Palestinian Americans, calling it "a violation of God's law."
• He warned that settlers involved in such actions, like the siege in Kusra, could face US sanctions, stating, "You don't take something that doesn't belong to you."