Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee commenced his diplomatic tenure with a symbolic gesture: He placed a handwritten prayer from President Donald Trump into Jerusalem’s Western Wall. The note, inscribed with “For Peace in Israel” and signed “D.T.,” was delivered on April 18, fulfilling Trump’s directive for Huckabee’s inaugural act as ambassador.
Huckabee shared, “What an honor it is for me to come on behalf of the president of the United States, President Donald Trump, and to present a prayer that he handwrote, gave to me last Thursday at the White House, with the instruction that my first act as ambassador would be to take his prayer — praying for the peace of Jerusalem — and to bring it to the wall, and to pray that there would in fact be, peace in the land.”
Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and evangelical pastor, has been a longstanding advocate for Israel, having visited the nation over 100 times. His appointment underscores the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening U.S.-Israel relations.
In addition to his ceremonial duties, Huckabee met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to present his diplomatic credentials, further solidifying his role in fostering bilateral cooperation . He also expressed a commitment to addressing regional security concerns, including the threat posed by Iran, and to supporting efforts to bring home American hostages held by Hamas.
Huckabee’s appointment has been met with approval from Israeli officials, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcoming his confirmation as a positive step for the Israeli-American alliance . His deep-rooted support for Israel and his proactive engagement in regional issues signal a continuation of the Trump administration’s pro-Israel policies.
