Mike Huckabee, New U.S. Envoy, Visits Western Wall

Just one day after arriving in Israel, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee made a deeply symbolic visit to Jerusalem’s Western Wall early Friday morning. Joined by Chief Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinowitz, Huckabee placed a handwritten note from President Donald Trump between the stones, praying on behalf of the American people.

“It’s an honor to be here in the name of the President,” said Huckabee, a longtime evangelical leader and one of Israel’s most steadfast American allies. “His first instruction to me as ambassador was to come here and pray for peace in Jerusalem and the return of the hostages. That was my first mission.”

Rabbi Rabinowitz welcomed Huckabee warmly and thanked him for prioritizing a visit to the holy site. “In these painful days of war, when our hostages are still in Hamas tunnels, your friendship and the President’s prayers are deeply meaningful to the people of Israel and the global Jewish community,” he said.

Huckabee also used the moment to reaffirm Trump’s pivotal policy decisions on Israel, including the historic recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and U.S. recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “The embassy here in Jerusalem and many more acts of friendship and bond,” he added, “reflect the values that unite our nations.”

As Israel continues to face the painful reality of hostages still held by Hamas and the aftermath of October 7, such public displays of solidarity from world leaders resonate deeply with the Israeli public.

Huckabee is scheduled to formally present his diplomatic credentials to President Isaac Herzog on Monday, beginning a tenure already marked by spiritual conviction and unwavering support.

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