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Trump's Israel and CIA Choices

Donald Trump's picks for US Ambassador to Israel and CIA director spark debate.

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Mike HuckabeeDonald TrumpBarack ObamaRon DermerJohn RatcliffeSarah Huckabee SandersJoe Biden

What is significant about Huckabee's appointment?: Huckabee's appointment signals a potential return to the explicitly pro-Israel policies of Trump's first term, including the relocation of the US embassy to Jerusalem.
Who has Donald Trump appointed as the next US ambassador to Israel?: Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor known for his pro-Israel stance, has been chosen by Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to Israel.
What criticisms has Huckabee faced regarding his comments on Israel?: Huckabee's past comments, such as accusing Barack Obama of marching Jews "to the door of the oven," have drawn criticism from some Israelis and Jewish groups.
What are Huckabee's views on the West Bank, and how are they controversial?: Huckabee's views on the West Bank are controversial; he rejects the term and refers to it as Judea and Samaria, denying the existence of an occupation and settlements.
What other significant announcement did Trump make besides the ambassadorial appointment?: In addition to Huckabee's appointment, Trump also announced his selection of John Ratcliffe as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

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