US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Wednesday that the US-Israel partnership will not unravel, quipping that neither country can afford the 'alimony' of a separation. His remarks were reported by Abu Ali Express.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Wednesday dismissed any prospect of a break between the United States and Israel, using a marital metaphor to underscore the depth of the alliance. 'It's like an amazing marriage between Israel and the United States,' Huckabee said in remarks carried by Abu Ali Express. Asked whether the two countries could part ways, he replied: 'No, no, no. You have to understand – we're not that stupid.' He added: 'When people ask — Are we about to break up? I say: No way, because neither country can afford the alimony if we ever separate.'
The remarks add to a series of public statements by Huckabee in recent weeks reaffirming the US-Israel bond. As The Zioneer has reported, he previously declared there is 'no chance' the relationship will unravel (June 30) and called the bond 'unbreakable' (June 22). His latest comments carry a lighter tone but echo the same core message of continuity, coming amid ongoing US-Israel coordination on security and diplomatic fronts. No further audience or event details were provided in the source.
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