Trump's Pro-Israel Appointees Signal Shift in Middle East Policy

Donald Trump's nomination of Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel signals a continuation of pro-Israel policies, including support for Israeli settlements and potential annexation of the West Bank, which are welcomed by the Israeli right but opposed by Palestinians. Huckabee's appointment, along with Steve Witkoff as special envoy to the Middle East, suggests a US foreign policy under Trump that may further distance the prospect of a two-state solution. The Israeli far-right views these appointments as favorable to their territorial ambitions.