The short tail of Mike Huckabee jokes.
Inshallah Mother, can’t we let one day go by without covering Israel?
I don’t think you know how to speak Arabic came back the unbidden thought.
It would be an overstatement to say that I’ve been fascinated with Nike Huckabee and his overtly religious statements, I replied.
What did he do now?
Apparently tens of thousands of American Palestinians own homes in the West Bank.
And?
Well Nike was for the Jewish settlers claiming West Bank land until he realized that.
You’re saying what exactly?
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank against stealing the property of Palestinian Americans, calling the behavior "contrary to God's teachings". Asked about the message the Trump administration is sending to settlers who have the idea of seizing homes or land in the West Bank owned by Palestinian Americans, Huckabee, who last week denounced the perpetrators as "Israeli terrorists," referred to Jewish and Christian teachings in the Bible. Huckabee cited the Ten Commandments, saying, "Do not steal," adding that people should not take, "desire," or "desire" what belongs to others.
So?
Huckabee is the first evangelical Christian to serve as US ambassador to Israel. He has long supported Israeli settlements in the West Bank and refers to the region by its biblical name, Judea and Samaria, a name used by the Israeli government but not approved by the US government.
What are you trying to say? Come on… I don’t have much time.
In defense of the settlements in general, he said he believed the violent settlers were a minority who did not represent the broader settler community, who he said "just wanted to raise their families in Judea and Samaria in peace and with a level of security".
Okay look my dear, I don’t have all day. If you have a point to make, do so or hold your peace.
The ambassador said the United States was "displeased" with what happened in Qasra. He added that Palestinian families targeted by Israeli settlers are victims of "unforgivable and disgusting" criminal activity, and that settlers proven to be involved should face major consequences in Israel.
Did something happen in Qasra?
How would I know? Ask the I Desk.
Can’t you look it up on YouTube? That’s why we created it you know.
Huckabee also said anyone proven to be involved could face US sanctions, such as being banned from entering the United States, but said he was unaware of any such measures under consideration.
Did Rubio okay that?
Marco! Polo! Marco! Polo!