US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has stated that the United States owes its existence to Israel. His remarks directly contradict recent comments by President Donald Trump. Speaking in Israel, Huckabee said that without a Jewish foundation, the United States would not exist, emphasizing the historical importance of the land to America’s identity.

Earlier, President Trump had claimed that Israel would not exist without US support, asserting that no other president had done as much for Israel as he had. He made those remarks while addressing the annual G7 summit in France, where he also criticized Israeli leadership. Huckabee’s statement therefore stands in direct opposition to Trump’s position on the US-Israel relationship.

The contrasting statements highlight a growing divergence in perspectives between the US ambassador and the president regarding the nature of the US-Israel alliance and its historical significance.