FULL GAGGLE: Ambassador Mike Huckabee Addresses Reporters at U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

On May 9, 2025, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee held a press briefing at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to discuss the launch of a new U.S.-led humanitarian aid initiative for Gaza. Ambassador Huckabee emphasized that while Israel will not participate in the distribution of aid, it will provide security support for the operation. The aid plan, set to commence soon, involves partnerships with various nonprofit organizations and international entities, aiming to address the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza without direct involvement from Israel or Hamas. Ambassador Huckabee also addressed concerns about U.S.-Israel relations, affirming the strength of the alliance and dismissing reports of any discord between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.