US Envoy Unaware of Sudden Halt to Military Aid to Israel
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated he is unaware of any sudden halt to American military aid, a move he believes would require Congressional approval. He affirmed that the U.S. will work with any future Israeli government formed after the recent elections. Huckabee also expressed ignorance regarding potential U.S. strikes in Iran and lauded the strong partnership between the U.S. and Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee is unaware of any sudden halt to American military aid to Israel.
- Huckabee stated the U.S. will work with any government formed following Israel's elections.
- The ambassador believes ending military aid would require action by the U.S. Congress.
- The idea of gradually ending military aid was first proposed by the Israeli Prime Minister.
- Huckabee expressed confidence in President's decision-making regarding potential Iran strikes.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated on Sunday that he is unaware of any sudden halt to American military aid to Israel. Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem, Huckabee addressed reports of a potential cessation of aid, emphasizing that such a move would likely require Congressional action. He noted that the idea of gradually ending military aid, shifting it to trade relations, was initially proposed by the Prime Minister about 18 months ago. The current ten-year Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Israel has two years remaining.
Huckabee also commented on the recent Israeli election results, assuring that the United States will work with any government that is formed. "Our role is to represent the United States to the government that the people will choose, and that is exactly what we will do," he said, stressing that the decision on who governs Israel rests with the Israeli people.
Regarding potential U.S. strikes in Iran, Huckabee admitted he had no information, stating, "You know that if I knew, I couldn't tell you, right?" He expressed confidence in the President's judgment and decision-making abilities in such matters.
Concluding his remarks, Huckabee strongly advocated for the U.S.-Israel partnership, calling the idea of boycotting or sanctioning Israel "madness." He expressed hope that the U.S. would never be "stupid enough to end or even change in any way the amazing partnership between it and the State of Israel."
