U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee rejected rumors that President Donald Trump is pushing for a unity government in Israel between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party.

Huckabee reposted a news blurb from Clash Report making the allegation. It said, “The Trump administration is reportedly pushing for a broad Israeli unity government in which Netanyahu would remain prime minister for up to two years before retiring from politics.”

“The proposed coalition, involving Netanyahu’s Likud and Gadi Eisenkot’s party, would seek to end regional wars and secure peace agreements, particularly with Saudi Arabia,” the report continued.

“Eisenkot’s bloc would reportedly demand Netanyahu’s guaranteed retirement, the reversal of judicial reforms, and an inquiry into October 7,” the report concluded, citing Israel Hayom as its source.

Huckabee flatly denied the news report.

“This is absolutely NOT true. Not in the least,” he posted. “The US government is NOT trying to manipulate Israel’s election or telling the Israeli prime minister what to do. Period. Full stop.”

The ambassador called for Clash Report to correct the record, adding, “I hope Clash Report retracts this fake news story.”