United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stated that the United States will not interfere with Israel's decisions regarding construction in the E1 area, supporting Israel's right to determine who can live there. Huckabee dismissed claims that such building violates international law and emphasized that it would be unusual to restrict Israelis from residing in certain areas. He attributed the prolonged conflict to the actions of Hamas, asserting that Israel has made efforts toward negotiations. Huckabee also commented on the ongoing talks for hostage release, noting that Israel faces a choice between partial and full agreements, and suggested renewed negotiations may be influenced by recent statements from leaders. Addressing his recent appearance at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, Huckabee clarified that his presence was a gesture of solidarity, drawing parallels to political challenges faced by leaders in other countries.