Who Are Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Picks?

Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Trump's pick of Huckabee and Witkoff a clue to Middle East policy

The former Arkansas governor and the New York real estate investor are staunch supporters of Israel.

Trump appoints real estate exec Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy

President-elect Trump said Tuesday that he picked real estate executive Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East in his next administration. “Steve is a Highly Respected Leader in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump picks Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday he will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) to serve as ambassador to Israel, a major diplomatic role that will take on added importance amid ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Has Ties to Oil-Rich Nations

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Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel

President-elect Donald Trump said he intends to nominate former Arkansas Gov.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump Picks Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, for Ambassador to Israel

If confirmed, Mr. Huckabee, a former pastor who has never served as an overseas diplomat, would play a crucial role in helping Mr. Trump try to end the war in Gaza.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Mike Huckabee, Trump's pick for Israel ambassador, says hostages 'must be released'

Israel ambassador nominee Mike Huckabee criticized the U.S. on Friday for pressuring Israel instead of holding Hamas accountable.

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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said he has visited Israel more than 100 times over the course of five decades.

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The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth ...

World - CBS News - November 14

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Advocacy group accuses Israel of war crimes; Trump's picks' impact on Middle East

The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the ...

What Trump’s picks say about his Middle East agenda, a two-state solution: ANALYSIS

Officials and experts spoke with ABC News about what he hopes to achieve.

Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live

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World - The Guardian - November 13

Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Trump

Arab states hope close ties between Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for Israel

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Will Trump be the president to end the ‘triple standard’ in the Middle East?

If Trump is serious about bringing an end to the current crisis in the Middle East, the triple standard needs to be retired once and for all.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Who else will Trump pick for his Cabinet after Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz?

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How Harris, Trump could shape Middle East policy

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Politics - The Hill - October 29

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Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.

How Trump’s presidency could affect wars in Middle East, Ukraine

With Donald Trump now set to return to the White House, he'll be faced with a number of challenges around the world, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. NBC’s Richard Engel joins ...

How President-elect Trump might handle war in Middle East

Israel continued its offensives in Lebanon and Gaza Wednesday as plans began for Donald Trump's transition back into the White House. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on ...

Netanyahu Wanted Trump Back. But the Middle East Has Changed Since 2016.

The region looks different than when Donald Trump first took office, and so does Trump’s inner circle.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return

As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region.

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Donald Trump's second presidency could have broad implications on several foreign policy matters, including U.S. involvement in NATO. Matthew Kroenig, professor of government and foreign service at ...

Trump discussed Ukraine, Middle East with Biden in White House meeting

President-elect Trump said he discussed the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East with President Biden during the meeting at the White House, which he said was “really good.” “I asked for his views ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump Will Encounter a Very Different Middle East in His Second Term

The region has changed dramatically since the Oct. 7 attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 16

3 unanswered questions that will shape Trump’s Middle East policy

Donald Trump’s election victory was a clarifying moment. But in terms of Middle East policy, months on the campaign trail still left three key questions unanswered.

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s agenda in the region is not yet clear, but the geopolitical landscape has changed significantly since he was last in office.

World - The New York Times - November 17

How Trump can continue to realign the Middle East in his second term

The incoming Trump administration will have the opportunity to avenge the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump by the Iranian regime, while also accelerating a grand realignment ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

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Middle East latest: Hezbollah picks a new leader and Israel bombs southern Lebanon

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has chosen Sheikh Naim Kassem to succeed longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike last month

World - ABC News - October 29

A Whisperer to the Stars on the Middle East Conflict

Many in Hollywood have struggled to navigate how to talk about their support for Israel on social media. Some of them have turned to Hen Mazzig for advice.

Business - The New York Times - November 2

Middle East crisis live: Netanyahu attacked by Israeli opposition for sacking Gallant

Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and ‘will damage security’. Lebanon’s army has issued a warning to residents in the Ghobeiry area of the southern suburbs of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Middle East crisis live: France sees ‘window’ to end wars in Gaza and Lebanon after Trump victory

France’s foreign minister cites Donald Trump’s desire to see end of ‘Middle East’s endless wars’. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said the presidential election result in the US is a ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

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