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Trump announces the appointment of former Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been named U.S. ambassador to Israel, President-elect Donald Trump said in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

“Mike has been a great public servant, governor and faith leader for many years. He loves Israel and the people of Israel, and the people of Israel love him as well,” Trump said. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East!”

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