UNPRECEDENTED: Ambassador Huckabee Threatens Israel over Its Visa Restrictions on Christian Groups
In a strongly worded letter to Israeli Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee voiced his dissatisfaction with Israel’s refusal to grant collective entry visas to numerous Christian organizations, according to a report by N12 on Thursday.
Huckabee stated, “It would be unfortunate if we were forced to publicly disclose that Israel is engaging in harassment and displaying a negative stance toward these groups.” He concluded with a pointed warning: “Should this continue, I will have no choice but to consider implementing reciprocal measures against Israeli citizens requesting US visas.”
The letter, one of the most severe ever sent by a US ambassador to an Israeli official, was also forwarded to several high-ranking Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, the N12 report added.
N12 further elaborated on Huckabee’s remarks, where he noted the irony of Israel’s stance against Christian organizations despite the strong US-Israel alliance under President Trump. According to Huckabee, the Israeli Interior Ministry has been independently investigating each evangelical organization, requiring them to submit detailed forms regarding their religious beliefs, activities, and assets in Israel.
As a result, these groups have been denied new visas for religious representatives, pending the investigation’s conclusion, the report noted. (Read more from “Ambassador Huckabee Threatens Israel over Its Visa Restrictions on Christian Groups” HERE)
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