At the JNS Global Forum in Jerusalem, U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee shares his deep connection to Israel and the powerful story behind his appointment by President Trump. He passionately defends the U.S.–Israel bond, highlights historic achievements like the embassy move, and warns about the threat of a nuclear Iran—all with faith, humor, and conviction.

Michael Dale Huckabee is an American diplomat, political commentator, Baptist minister and politician currently serving as the 29th United States ambassador to Israel since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, and ran for his party’s presidential nomination in both 2008 and 2016.