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U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Jokes About His Job, Warns of Iranian Threat

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Now 14 · 4 days ago
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What happened

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, spoke at a JNS conference about tensions with Israel and the United States. He joked that he checked he had not been fired, then warned that Iran is an existential threat to America and Israel.

  • 01Huckabee spoke at a JNS conference amid Israel-U.S. tensions.
  • 02He joked he checked he had not been fired before attending.
  • 03He backed Israel’s Lebanon activity and linked it to the remark.
  • 04Huckabee said Iran cannot be trusted and threatens the United States.
  • 05He warned Americans underestimate the Iranian danger.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 days ago
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Jokes About His Job, Warns of Iranian Threat
Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago
US Ambassador Huckabee Says Trump and Netanyahu Keep Close Contact, Rejects Iranian Pressure

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