Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
Summary
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says less support for Israel in the U.S. is because many people lack knowledge of the Bible. He also blames false information and dislike for religious beliefs. Polls show that many Americans have a negative view of Israel, and some accuse Israel of serious crimes, which Israel and its leaders deny.Key Facts
- Mike Huckabee is the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
- He believes declining support in the U.S. for Israel is due to “biblical illiteracy” (not knowing the Bible).
- Huckabee also blames false information and hatred of religious beliefs for changing views.
- He denies claims that Israel committed genocide or practices apartheid.
- A Pew Research poll found 65% of white evangelicals have a positive view of Israel, but 60% of all U.S. adults view Israel negatively.
- An AP-NORC poll showed more Americans believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza than do not, with many unsure.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized new New York officials who are critical of Israel and said some Jewish residents feel unsafe.
- New York politician Zohran Mamdani opposes hatred but supports international legal action against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes.
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