Mike Huckabee’s confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Israel signals strong support from the Yesha Council. Meanwhile, Arkansas pushes to rename the West Bank, France plans Palestinian state recognition, and Israeli leaders vow firm stances against Hamas and the PA.
The Senate just confirmed Mike Huckabee 53–46 as U.S. ambassador to Israel—hailed by the Yesha Council—while in Arkansas lawmakers move to rename the “West Bank” as “Judea and Samaria,” President Macron readies French recognition of a Palestinian state by June, Trump vows Israel will lead any action against Iran, the IDF bans non‑standard patches, Hamas files to exit the UK terror list, and Smotrich and Katz pledge to thwart PA construction.
