JERUSALEM (VINnews) — U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that the historical and spiritual roots of the Jewish people helped shape the values and foundations of the United States.

Addressing a heritage conference at Herodion National Park in Judea and Samaria, Huckabee said Americans should recognize the significance of Israel’s history and its influence on Western civilization.

US Amb. @GovMikeHuckabee answered President Trump's claim that without him, Israel wouldn't exist: "Without Israel, without the Jewish foundation, there would not be an America. We owe our very existence to what happened in this land." pic.twitter.com/3ETpRaXhOS

— Israel National News – Arutz Sheva (@ArutzSheva_En) June 16, 2026

He argued that the United States drew heavily from biblical traditions and principles that originated in the Land of Israel, telling attendees that “without the Jewish foundation, there would not be an America.”

Huckabee said the connection between the two nations extends beyond modern politics and is tied to centuries of religious and cultural history.

The ambassador’s remarks came as debate continues over U.S. involvement in the Middle East and Washington’s support for Israel amid regional tensions.

שגריר ארה"ב בישראל, מייק האקבי ושר המורשת, עמיחי אליהו בפתיחת הכנס הבינלאומי למורשת ישראלית ביהודה ושומרון בהרודיון pic.twitter.com/UBY1UVYaJZ

— חזקי ברוך (@HezkeiB) June 16, 2026