For now, Mike Huckabee seems to be keeping his cards close to his chest. Shortly after being announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Israel, the former Republican governor of Arkansas said: “I won't make the policy.

TEL AVIV – Israel is hoping Donald Trump’s return to the White House will lead to more cooperation in the Middle East, both on diplomacy and climate ... raises hopes of similar agreements with other states in the region, said Mr Gideon Behar, Israel ...

If his first term in the White House is any indication, President-elect Donald Trump is likely to keep the Middle East high on his agenda.

The new White House is bound for a maximum pressure campaign against Iran and a renewed push for Saudi-Israeli normalization.

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.

Israel's military campaign against Hamas and Hezbollah could reshape Middle Eastern alliances and weaken Iran's regional influence.