Huckabee Condemns Rising Violence in West Bank

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Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has condemned rising violence in the West Bank, including an arson attack involving the 5th-century Church of Saint George. He expressed support for the Christian community and urged accountability for the attackers, reportedly Israeli settlers. Huckabee emphasized the need for justice and protection of religious sites, condemning the church arson as terrorism.

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Huckabee said, “It is an act of terror. And it’s a crime. It should be consequenced and it should be consequenced harshly, because it is one of the last bastions of our civilization — the places we worship.”

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Huckabee added, “Those who carry out acts of terror and violence in Taybeh — or anywhere — should be found and be prosecuted. Not just reprimanded; that’s not enough.”

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Huckabee criticized Israeli policies which he believes restricts Christian organizations. He called for serious consequences for the attackers and emphasized the importance of protecting all places of worship.

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Huckabee said, “It doesn’t matter whether it’s a mosque, a church, a synagogue.” He added, “It’s unacceptable to commit an act of sacrilege by desecrating a place that is supposed to be a place of worship.”

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for the Taybeh church attack, pledging a full investigation. Huckabee, while reaffirming U.S. support for Israel, called for a Gaza ceasefire and Christian access to holy sites.

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Netanyahu said, “Israel deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit Gaza’s Holy Family Church.”

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Netanyahu’s office stated, “Every innocent life lost is a tragedy. We share the grief of the families and the faithful.” It added, “Israel is investigating the incident and remains committed to protecting civilians and holy sites.”

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Huckabee said, “People need to pay a price for doing something that destroys that which belongs not just to other people, but that which belongs to God.”

Roger Anderson covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.