New US Ambassador visits Western Wall

ANI
19 Apr 2025, 23:58 GMT+10

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 19 (ANI/TPS): Newly appointed US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visited Jerusalem's Western Wall early Friday morning, just a day after landing in the country.

Accompanied by Chief Rabbi of the Western Wall Shmuel Rabinowitz, Huckabee placed a note, handwritten by President Donald Trump in the stones and prayed 'on behalf of the American people and President Donald Trump,' he said.

'It's an honor to be here in the name of the President. His first instruction to me as ambassador was to come here and pray for peace in Jerusalem and the return of the hostages. That was my first mission,' said Huckabee, a staunch evangelical and vocal supporter of Israel.

Rabinowitz thanked Huckabee for his immediate visit to the Wall, noting the symbolism and it brings.

'In these painful days of war, when our hostages are still in Hamas tunnels, your friendship and the President's prayers are deeply meaningful to the people of Israel and the global Jewish community,' the rabbi said.

Huckabee also praised Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and US support for Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

'I come today on behalf of the American people with prayers and best wishes--not just for Passover, but for all eternity--and with deep thanks for the values that unite us,' Huckabee added. 'The embassy here in Jerusalem and many more acts of friendship and bond.'

Ambassador Huckabee is expected to formally present his credentials to President Isaac Herzog on Monday. (ANI/TPS)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Greek Herald.

More Information

null in null

International Business

Section

Report: Fuel prices unchanged in Ireland

Ireland fuel prices remain steady for third consecutive month

DUBLIN, Ireland - Fuel prices across Ireland have held firm for another month, with no change recorded in petrol, diesel, or electric...

Hong Kong suspends goods deliveries to 'bullying' U.S. as trade tensions rise

Hongkong Post halts U.S. mail shipments amid tariff dispute

HONG KONG - Mail services between Hong Kong and the United States are the latest casualty in an escalating trade dispute, with Hong...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to visit USA and Peru beginning April 20

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will be on an official...

Malaysia: MoS Pabitra Margherita inaugurates India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], April 19 (ANI): The India Pavilion at MATTA Fair 2025, held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala...

Director Ryan Coogler "excited" for X-Files series reboot after 'Sinners', confirmed talks with Gillian Anderson

Washington DC [US], April 19 (ANI): After Michal B Jordan's 'Sinner', the director Ryan Coogler is gearing up for his 'X-Files' series...

Abu Dhabi to launch 'Silicon Valley for AI and Healthcare' Innovation Hub

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 18 (ANI/WAM): Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a cornerstone of M42's Digital Health Solutions (DHS)...

Mediterranean

Section