U.S. Ambassador to Israel has identified key factors behind growing American skepticism toward Israel, including the spread of misinformation on social media and foreign influence campaigns, as well as what he described as a decline in "biblical literacy" among the public. His remarks came amid heightened diplomatic tensions, as Israel’s prime minister defended the country’s policies at the United Nations. The contrast between domestic criticism and official justifications highlights deepening divisions in perceptions of Israel’s actions. The discussion underscores how cultural, media, and geopolitical forces are reshaping U.S. public opinion on the issue.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee laid out multiple reasons Americans may be turning against Israel in an interview Thursday — the same day Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the country's actions at the United Nations General Assembly. Huckabee pointed to social media disinformation and foreign propaganda, a lack of “biblical literacy” and a...
