In a recent interview, Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to Israel, claimed that the territory between the Nile and Euphrates rivers rightfully belongs to the Israeli regime. When asked if this assertion grants Israel a divine right over vast areas, including historic Palestine and parts of Arab nations such as Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Huckabee stated, “There is no obstacle to them taking it all.” He further insisted, based on his dubious religious interpretations, that Israel is “the land that God has given to the chosen people.”Huckabee added, “It would be good if they (Israel) took everything; this is not what we are discussing today.” In response to these inflammatory remarks, Islamic nations issued a joint statement condemning Huckabee’s comments as violations of international law and threats to regional peace and security.The statement, reported by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, included the foreign ministries of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Turkey, Bahrain, Syria, Palestine, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. They expressed deep concern over Huckabee’s statements, labeling them dangerous and provocative, violating the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, and posing a serious threat to regional security and stability.The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, also condemned Huckabee’s remarks, describing them as a blatant reflection of the colonial mindset upon which the Zionist movement is built. They asserted that such statements further exemplify America’s bias toward domination and annexation of Arab lands, representing a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter while disregarding the sovereignty of regional nations.Islamic Jihad in Palestine characterized Huckabee’s comments as exposing the true face of the colonial alliance supporting occupation, emphasizing that the only option against the US-Zionist alliance is to strengthen resistance.Jordan’s official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Majali, rejected Huckabee’s “empty and provocative statements” as violations of diplomatic norms, encroachments on the sovereignty of regional countries, and blatant violations of international law and the UN Charter.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Huckabee’s statements, stating that they included claims about Israel’s right to Arab lands, which is a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States to take a clear stance regarding Huckabee’s remarks, emphasizing the rejection of these irresponsible statements that violate international laws, the UN Charter, and diplomatic norms.Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned Huckabee’s remarks in a similar statement, deeming them a violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of nations, with negative implications for regional security and stability.Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Huckabee’s statements are a blatant violation of international law aimed at escalating tensions in the region.Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Huckabee’s statements and reiterated Oman’s firm position supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, establishing their state, and ending the occupation of all Arab lands.Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, condemned Huckabee’s claims, stating that they contradict the principles of diplomacy and all its norms, as well as logic and reason.The Organization of Islamic Cooperation also rejected Huckabee’s statements declaring them dangerous and irresponsible. They viewed the remarks as unacceptable demands that promote Israel’s expansionist ambitions further occupation and seizure of Palestinian and Arab lands. The organization warned that such ideological rhetoric fuels extremism and encourages Israeli occupiers to continue their illegal actions threatening the security and stability of the entire region.
