US Ambassador to Israel argues that Republicans' midterm election defeat has nothing to do with Iran attack

Speaking to Israeli state television KAN, Ambassador Huckabee made evaluations about the current political situation in Israel after the Congressional midterm elections held on November 3, possible new attacks on Iran and the parliamentary elections.

Asked whether the defeat of the Republicans in the Congressional midterm elections was related to the attacks on Iran, Huckabee said, "I do not believe that this is really the case. Many Americans are having a hard time due to the high cost of living and rising prices. However, it would be wrong to say that this is entirely related to the Iran war." he said.

Huckabee stated that launching new attacks on Iran is still on the agenda and said, "President Trump says this is the case and I believe him." he said.

Arguing that it was "not a mistake" for Trump to declare support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the general elections held in Israel on October 27, Huckabee claimed that there is a very good relationship and a high level of trust between Trump and Netanyahu.

Huckabee stated that the Washington administration is ready to work with whoever forms the government in Israel, and stated that he met with both the leader of the opposition bloc, Gadi Eisenkot, who assumed the task of forming a government, and the current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in recent weeks.

Ambassador Huckabee noted that there is no information that the Trump administration is making an active attempt to establish a national unity government in Israel.

Referring to the acts of violence committed by Israelis who usurped Palestinian lands in the occupied West Bank, Huckabee claimed that he was careful not to use the expression "settler violence" and that the acts of violence in question did not represent the Israelis who usurped all Palestinian lands living in the occupied West Bank.

Finally, Huckabee said, “I think the total number of people causing problems is probably around a few hundred, maybe 400-500 at most, and most of them don't even live there.” he claimed.

The balance in the House of Representatives will change in January

According to the unofficial results of the midterm elections held on November 3 in the USA, Democrats have won 255 seats so far, while Republicans have 167 seats.

Although the winner of the 13 seats in the House of Representatives is not yet clear, Democrats will hold the majority in the new House of Representatives order that will take office in January.