“Like giving a victory to the Nazis”: an American ambassador denounces the recognition of the state of Palestine by France

The United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee denounced Tuesday the recognition of the State of Palestine by France and estimated that it would allow Hamas to claim success, thus returning to “give a victory to the Nazis after the Second World War”.

Interviewed on the Fox News channel. Nevertheless, this former Republican Governor of Arkansas described the decision of the French president, Emmanuel Macron, as “very stupid” because she, according to him, reduces “all hope that Hamas abandoned”.

“It gives Hamas the impression that they have a real opportunity to declare victory. In addition, which would amount to giving a victory to the Nazis after the Second World War,” he added.

A 69 -year -old evangelical pastor. Mike Huckabee is known for his firm support in favor of Israel and for having questioned “like giving victory nazis”: american the very existence of the Palestinian people, a population that could settle in neighboring countries like Syria, Jordan or Egypt.

On Sunday, the ambassador had already criticized the decision of France and quipped on the situation.

“Macron’s unilateral” declaration “of the creation of a“ Palestinian ”state did not specify where it would be located. I can now reveal exclusively that France will propose the Côte d’Azur. that the new nation will be called “Franc-en-Stine”, “published this former candidate for the Republican nomination.

In February. Donald Trump expressed his wish to transform Gaza into “Riviera du Middle East”, evoking a displacement of its population to rebuild the enclave ravaged by war.

Mike Huckabee reiterated his comments on Tuesday on Fox News by attacking the French president.

“Why doesn’t he welcome people from Gaza who would like to go voluntarily?” he said. Why does the United Kingdom not do it? ”

“If “like giving victory nazis”: american they are also determined to alleviate the suffering of the population of Gaza. whether they are the first to offer themselves,” said the ambassador.

“They do nothing, they haven’t moved a finger,” he said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday that the United Kingdom would recognize Palestine’s state in September. unless Israel takes a number of commitments, including that of a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, besieged, where humanitarian aid enters the droppings.