The Latest Breaking News from Mike Huckabee

The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Mike Huckabee, an evangelical Christian who has said Israel enjoys a divine right to the West Bank, as ambassador to Israel.

During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Israel, told senators that he would “respect and represent the President,” not his own views. But the Baptist minister’s views on the Middle East – and their religious roots – came through.

Idea of US occupying Gaza and pushing out the Palestinians delights Israel’s pro-settler movement and its US allies

Many of US president’s allies support settler projects, and plans to effectively colonise Gaza are an expansion on ideas from first term

It’s Trump’s proclivity for deal-making and no mess I’m holding on to for progress toward a Palestinian state

In today’s newsletter: As Israeli security forces launch an operation in the city of Jenin and violence by settlers escalates, Emma Graham-Harrison explains what happens next

At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US’s defence of Israel and advance Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda.

ANALYSIS: In just his first few months in office, Trump has already hired 23 Fox Newsers to work in his administration, Justin Baragona reports — including one of the network’s most loyal MAGA sycophants to serve as DC’s top prosecutor

Republican figures are using their influence to sell a variety of goods, preying on people’s political affiliations

A new Morning Consult poll shows Trump with a declining approval rating. A look at how the public approves and disapproves of potential cabinet picks.

Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.