Widespread Condemnation of US Ambassador’s Statements on Greater Israel
Following the controversial statements by Mike Huckabee, the US Ambassador to the Zionist regime, in which he claimed “Israel’s right to own the lands from the Nile to the Euphrates,” a broad wave of condemnation and criticism has been sparked from Arab and Islamic countries and international organizations. These remarks, made during an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson, have drawn sharp reactions from countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Palestine, as well as the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement describing the remarks as “provocative and irresponsible,” emphasizing that they violate diplomatic norms, contradict international law and the UN Charter, and insult the sovereignty of regional countries. Fuad Al-Majali, the spokesperson for the ministry, pointed out the contradiction between these statements and the declared position of US President Donald Trump opposing the annexation of the West Bank, and stressed the inalienable right of Palestinians to establish an independent state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a statement calling on the United States to adopt a “clear position” regarding these remarks. Riyadh described the statements as “dangerous” and a “threat to global peace,” emphasizing that this approach disrespects the privileged relations with regional countries and fuels hostilities.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League also condemned these remarks on the X social media platform, stating that they violate diplomatic laws and norms and contradict common sense. He warned that such extremist rhetoric stirs religious and national sentiments and endangers regional stability.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the remarks, describing them as “an explicit call to attack the sovereignty of states” and an overt support for Israel’s policies of “genocide and forced displacement” against the Palestinian people. The statement emphasized that such positions are inconsistent with the US President’s declared vision for achieving lasting peace in the region.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while condemning these remarks, stressed the invalidity of any claims of sovereignty by the Zionist regime over Palestinian and Arab lands. Cairo considered these statements a blatant violation of the principles of international law and contradictory to efforts aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) also issued a statement calling the remarks “dangerous and irresponsible,” warning that such extreme ideological rhetoric encourages Israel to continue its illegal actions, including occupation, settlement construction, and land annexation, and threatens regional stability.
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs described these statements as a sign of “dangerous extremism” and a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Kuwait also characterized them as “irresponsible” and a clear violation of international law, reaffirming its support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. Oman strongly condemned the remarks, stating they undermine hope for peace and threaten regional security, and reiterated its support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reacted to these remarks on the X social media platform, writing that Huckabee’s claim proves the United States’ complicity in the Zionist regime’s genocide. While condemning these extremist statements, he stated that they encourage crimes against Palestinians and aggression against regional countries.
Mike Huckabee made these remarks in response to Tucker Carlson’s question about the concept of the “Promised Land.” Referring to the Bible, he said that the region from the Nile to the Euphrates was promised to Israel by God and that “Israel possessing all of it would be a good thing.” These statements come at a time when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously emphasized his commitment to the idea of “Greater Israel.” The American publication The Hill also covered these remarks, and retired US Army Colonel Lawrence Sellin wrote on X that it seems the US Embassy in Jerusalem is acting on behalf of the Israeli government, not the American people.
