Jordan has fiercely criticized controversial remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who claimed Israel has a 'biblical right' to control the entire Middle East. 🇯🇴⚡️
In a Saturday statement, Jordan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Fouad Majali called the comments 'reckless and provocative,' stressing they violate international law and undermine regional stability. The remarks came after Huckabee told podcaster Tucker Carlson on Friday that 'it would be fine if [Israel] took it all' – referring to territorial control.
🔥 Why it matters: The diplomatic clash highlights growing tensions over Palestinian statehood. Majali reaffirmed that occupied Palestinian territories must form the basis of a two-state solution, calling it the 'only path to peace.' Critics argue Huckabee's stance contradicts longstanding U.S. policy against annexation of the West Bank.
🌐 Global reaction: Social media is buzzing with #MiddleEastPeace debates, while analysts warn such rhetoric could fuel further instability. As of 2026, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a flashpoint in international diplomacy.
