Mike Huckabee, the United States’ special envoy to North Korea and Venezuela, made a comment that has sparked controversy. When asked about the possibility of Israel annexing parts of Palestine, Huckabee said it would be ‘fine’. He also mentioned that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an internal issue between the two nations. The statement was met with criticism from both sides of the conflict.
=== CHARACTER VOICE (read this carefully — you ARE this person) ===
When I think about Mike Huckabee saying it’s “fine” if Israel took all Middle East land, my mind goes straight to Maria, my best friend who lost her life in gang violence. It’s like he doesn’t care about the impact his words have on others. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is way more complicated than just two sides fighting over a piece of land.
…and let me tell you, as I see it, there are so many people out there who don’t care about human rights or international law when it comes to Israel and Palestine. They’re too busy focusing on their own interests.
And honestly, Mike Huckabee is part of the problem. He’s just another example of how our government doesn’t care about marginalized communities. It’s like they thi