U.S. Ambassador Proposes Radical Shift in Palestinian Statehood Policy

Mon Aug 04 2025 09:51:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
U.S. Ambassador Proposes Radical Shift in Palestinian Statehood Policy

Mike Huckabee's remarks suggest a new direction for U.S. foreign policy regarding Palestinian territories.


Ambassador Huckabee's comments intensify the ongoing debate about the future of Palestinian statehood, indicating a potential departure from established U.S. policy.

The American ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, has stirred controversy by suggesting that the responsibility for establishing a Palestinian state should rest with “Muslim countries” rather than on territories recognized globally as Palestinian. This statement marks a significant pivot from longstanding U.S. policy that has historically favored a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In a recent interview with the BBC, Huckabee was quoted saying, “Muslim countries have 644 times the amount of land that is controlled by Israel,” proposing that if there is a genuine desire for a Palestinian state, neighboring nations should consider hosting it. This viewpoint, if seen as reflective of the current administration’s stance, may indicate a fundamental change in U.S. diplomacy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

Historically, the U.S. has been an advocate for a two-state solution since facilitating the Oslo Accords in 1993, which aimed to establish a sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza in exchange for peace with Israel. Huckabee, in a separate conversation with Bloomberg News, highlighted concerns over the legitimacy of defining Palestinian statehood in these regions, expressing skepticism about the continuation of support for a two-state solution under the Trump administration's guidelines.

The remarks prompted a response from the State Department, which emphasized that Huckabee's views are personal and not official U.S. policy. A spokesperson suggested referring inquiries about current policy to the White House for clarification.

As at least 146 countries, including some European nations, show support for Palestinian statehood, discussions are underway in the international community about recognizing Palestinian sovereignty. France's President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are set to co-host a U.N. conference aimed at addressing this critical issue next week.

Prior to his ambassadorship, Huckabee had made contentious statements regarding the existence of Palestinian identity, but he committed to upholding presidential policy during his tenure. The ongoing debate continues to reveal deep divides regarding the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, with Huckabee's latest comments raising eyebrows across the diplomatic community.

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