Mike Huckabee confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

The Evangelical Christian has long been a fervent supporter of Israel.

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The former Arkansas governor has long been a fervent supporter of Israel. He strongly backs Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territories, which are considered illegal under international law - though Israel rejects this.

"This is a great day for the Israeli-American alliance," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, joining other members of his government in celebrating the outcome of Wednesday's vote.

The Senate backed Huckabee by 53 to 46, largely along party lines, with only one Democrat, John Fetterman, supporting him.

Many Democrats have, however, been critical of his previous statements about the ongoing war in Gaza.

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