{"id":2464853,"date":"2025-07-21T16:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-huckabee-accuses-israeli-settlers-of-act-of-terror-against-christian-church\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T17:01:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T21:01:33","slug":"mike-huckabee-accuses-israeli-settlers-of-act-of-terror-against-christian-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-huckabee-accuses-israeli-settlers-of-act-of-terror-against-christian-church\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Huckabee Accuses Israeli Settlers of &#8216;Act of Terror&#8217; Against Christian Church"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fmike-huckabee-accuses-israeli-settlers-of-act-of-terror-against-christian-church%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=2464853&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>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-issues-multiple-corrections-for-article-falsely-claiming-900000-u-s-children-have-been-hospitalized-for-covid-19-during-pandemic\/\" title=\"New York Times Issues Multiple Corrections For Article Falsely Claiming 900,000 U.S. Children Have Been Hospitalized For COVID-19 During Pandemic\">article discusses<\/a> the strong support that President Donald Trump and his administration have expressed toward Israel, while also emphasizing that the U.S. will not tolerate aggressive or unacceptable actions by its Middle East ally. This stance was highlighted by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, a vocal supporter of Israel, who condemned a recent attack by Israeli settlers on a palestinian church in the West Bank, calling it an act of terror that should be harshly punished. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology for the incident,but Huckabee criticized it as insufficient. During his visit to the West Bank village of Taybeh, Huckabee expressed hope for a ceasefire in Gaza, symbolized by a yellow ribbon pin representing Israeli hostages. Additionally, Huckabee criticized Israeli policies that restrict Christian organizations&#8217; travel visas, expressing concern over how these groups are being treated. the article highlights the complex balance the Trump administration seeks to maintain in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-on-democrats-stripping-greene-of-committees-you-may-regret-this-a-lot-sooner-than-you-think\/\" title=\"McCarthy On Democrats Stripping Greene Of Committees: \u2018You May Regret This A Lot Sooner Than You Think\u2019\">supporting israel<\/a> while addressing specific grievances and promoting peace in the region.  <\/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\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?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<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump and his administration have made it abundantly clear that it staunchly supports Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The Trump administration is also making it clear that it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/israel-apologizes-trump-reportedly-gave-furious-call-life-lost-tragedy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-continuous-media-covid-fear-mongering-may-backfire-and-diminish-democrat-voter-turnout\/\" title=\"The Continuous Media COVID Fear Mongering May BACKFIRE and Diminish Democrat Voter Turnout\">won&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t be a doormat<\/a> for its key Middle East ally&rsquo;s most aggressive impulses.<\/p>\n<p>And that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >tough talk isn&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t coming from some fringe cabinet member.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s coming straight from the mouth of Trump&rsquo;s ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.<\/p>\n<p>The former Arkansas governor &mdash; who has long been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/huckabee-reveals-table-palestinians-un-going-lose-ever-loving-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a vocal supporter<\/a> of Israel &mdash; is the latest prominent Trump cabinet member to proffer his two cents on the tragic incident that occurred last week.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-says-attack-west-bank-palestinian-church-was-act-terror-2025-07-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a> reported, U.S.-Israel relations were inflamed after Israeli settlers launched an attack on a Palestinian church in the occupied West Bank region.<\/p>\n<p>The incident was ugly enough that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology over the brazen attack.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Israel deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit Gaza&rsquo;s Holy Family Church,&rdquo; Netanyahu&rsquo;s office said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/en\/pages\/spoke-statement170725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>. &ldquo;Every innocent life lost is a tragedy. We  the grief of the families and the faithful.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The statement added: &ldquo;Israel is investigating the incident and remains committed to protecting civilians and holy sites.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>That apology was not quite enough for Huckabee &mdash; to say the least &mdash; as he blasted Israel&rsquo;s actions in no uncertain terms while he visited Taybeh in the West Bank on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is an act of terror,&rdquo; Huckabee said of the church attack. &ldquo;And it&rsquo;s a crime. It should be consequenced and it should be consequenced harshly, because it is one the last bastions of our civilization &mdash; the places we worship.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to Reuters, he added: &ldquo;Those who carry out acts of terror and violence in Taybeh &mdash; or anywhere &mdash; (should) be found and be prosecuted. Not just reprimanded; that&rsquo;s not enough.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Huckabee would later double down on also wanting to see meaningful peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Are we close to a cease-fire in Gaza?&rdquo; one reporter asked Huckabee during the tour.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I hope so. I hope so,&rdquo; Huckabee responded.<\/p>\n<p>He then gestured to his yellow ribbon pin (a symbol of solidarity that calls for the return of all the Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023), and said that if no ceasefire can be reached, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to take this off &mdash; forever.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>You can view the entire exchange and clips of Huckabee&rsquo;s tour below, courtesy of the Associated Press:<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"US ambassador visits West Bank village after Israeli settlers attack church\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6xP7lg3vCDo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Despite Huckabee&rsquo;s fondness for Israel, the U.S. ambassador hasn&rsquo;t just been targeting Israeli military errors. He has taken issue with Israeli policy, too.<\/p>\n<p>Huckabee came out blistering last week, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mike-huckabee-threatens-declare-israel-no-longer-welcoming-christian-organizations-shocking-policy-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accusing Israel<\/a> of &ldquo;no longer welcoming Christian organizations&rdquo; due to the nation&rsquo;s restrictive policies denying proper travel visas to a number of Christian organizations in the region.<\/p>\n<p>(Huckabee, an experienced pastor, has long championed the cause of Christian tourism.)<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We feel we are being treated as adversaries,&rdquo; Huckabee said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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