{"id":2425800,"date":"2025-04-21T14:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-greets-mike-huckabee-with-us-national-anthem-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T14:05:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T18:05:13","slug":"israel-greets-mike-huckabee-with-us-national-anthem-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-greets-mike-huckabee-with-us-national-anthem-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel greets Mike Huckabee with US national anthem &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-greets-mike-huckabee-with-us-national-anthem-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2425800&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>U.S. Ambassador too Israel, Mike Huckabee, was welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with the playing of the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-womens-soccer-team-kneels-for-anthem-wears-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"US Women&#039;s Soccer Team Kneels for ..., Wears &#039;Black Lives Matter&#039;\">national anthem<\/a> as he presented his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fight-night-kamala-v-pete\/\" title=\"Fight Night: Kamala v. Pete\">diplomatic credentials<\/a>. Huckabee&#8217;s visit follows a weekend in Israel, were he reflected on the strong bonds between the U.S. and Israel, stating that hearing the anthem was a powerful reminder of their connection. Over his lifetime, Huckabee has visited Israel more than 100 times due to his belief in the land&#8217;s significance. He also expressed hopes for peace in Israel, especially as the contry marks the second anniversary of Hamas&#8217;s invasion. Additionally, during his meetings, Huckabee inserted a note from former President Donald Trump into the Western Wall in Jerusalem, reiterating prayers for the safe return of hostages.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Israel greets Mike Huckabee with US national anthem<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>U.S. Ambassador to Israel <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-huckabee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mike Huckabee<\/a> was welcomed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3385513\/netanyahu-israel-no-choice-but-continue-fighting-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel\">Israeli<\/a> President Isaac Herzog with the playing of the United States national anthem when presenting his diplomatic credentials Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Huckabee, 69, visited with Herzog after spending the weekend in Israel. The U.S. is one of six countries with an embassy in Jerusalem, whereas the other 90 countries with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of ... ...\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">diplomatic relations<\/a> with Israel keep their respective embassies in Tel-Aviv.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3386075\/pope-francis-busy-schedule-added-stress-weakened-system\/\">Pope Francis&#8217;s busy schedule could&#8217;ve &#8216;added stress&#8217; to his weakened system<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3386026\/secret-service-white-house-replica-defense-training\/\">Secret Service to create replica White House for defense training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/healthcare\/3386199\/obamacare-supreme-court-case-preventive-services\/\">Supreme Court skeptical of undoing Obamacare preventive coverage mandates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Presenting my credentials to Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog, I was moved to hear the national anthem of the United States played at his residence,&rdquo; Huckabee wrote on X. &ldquo;Hearing that song in this land is a powerful reminder of the incredible bonds that exist between the United States and Israel.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video featured-post-video in-content bridtv\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2096957\" class=\"brid\" style=\"width:1280;height:720;\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tpd-featured-video-placeholder\" style=\"position:relative;overflow:hidden;width:100%;padding-top:56.25%;background-color:#000;\">\n<div style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;width:100%;height:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Presenting my credentials to Israeli President <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Isaac_Herzog?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Isaac_Herzog<\/a>, I was moved to hear the national anthem of the United States played at his residence. Hearing that song in this land is a powerful reminder of the incredible bonds that exist between the United States and Israel. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h9iasBRx5L\">pic.twitter.com\/h9iasBRx5L<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@USAmbIsrael) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USAmbIsrael\/status\/1914302373075313072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The former Arkansas governor and Baptist minister has visited Israel more than 100 times throughout his life because of his belief that the land is sacred. On Friday, Huckabee inserted a note from President Donald Trump into the Western Wall in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Over these coming months, I pray that one thing we will see and see it very soon, as you eloquently said, Mr. President, every <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">hostage returns home<\/a> to their family. Every hostage,&rdquo; Huckabee said from Herzog&rsquo;s residence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3385610\/israeli-investigation-killings-15-palestinian-medics-gaza-failures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>ISRAELI INQUIRY INTO THE KILLINGS OF 15 PALESTINIAN MEDICS IN GAZA FINDS &lsquo;PROFESSIONAL FAILURES&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Huckabee called for &ldquo;peace and prosperity&rdquo; for Israel as it approaches the second anniversary since Hamas invaded southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The last&nbsp;ceasefire&nbsp;deal between Hamas and Israel, which was the first under Trump, ended on March 2. It was initially meant to be the first phase of a multi-phase deal that State Department spokeswoman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3373632\/state-department-wants-new-idea-israel-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tammy Bruce\">Tammy Bruce<\/a> said fizzled due to a lack of cooperation from Hamas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2096957\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2096957\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel welcomes Mike Huckabee with the U.S. anthem<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2425801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mike-Huckabee-April-2025.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4671,53196,53830,32076],"class_list":["post-2425800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-israel","tag-mike-huckabee","tag-us-national-anthem","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mike-Huckabee-April-2025.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2425800"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425800\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2425804,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2425800\/revisions\/2425804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2425801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2425800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2425800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2425800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}