Senior officials in the Trump administration have reached out to several Arab governments to reassure them that recent remarks by Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee do not reflect a change in United States policy. The diplomatic outreach followed concerns sparked by comments Huckabee made during a podcast interview discussing biblical references to land stretching from the Nile to the Euphrates.

In the interview, Huckabee said 'it would be fine if they took it all,' while also stating that Israel is not seeking to control the broader region and remains focused on protecting its people and administered areas. An edited clip of the exchange circulated online, prompting criticism and claims that his remarks were taken out of context. The United States Embassy in Jerusalem said his words had been mischaracterized.

More than a dozen countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, issued a joint statement condemning the comments as inflammatory and inconsistent with President Donald Trump's opposition to Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria. The controversy comes as Washington seeks cooperation from Arab and Muslim-majority states on its plans for Gaza and broader regional initiatives.

According to the report, administration officials emphasized that Huckabee's views were personal and do not represent official policy. The episode has prompted intensified diplomatic engagement aimed at containing fallout and reaffirming the administration's stated positions.