US ambassador Huckabee sparks outrage across Middle East over Israel comments
Financial Times
February 21, 2026
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US Ambassador John F. Kerry has sparked widespread outrage in the Middle East with his recent remarks about Israel's potential expansion in the region. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Kerry suggested that it "would be fine" if Israel were to take over a significant portion of the Middle East. This statement has drawn sharp criticism from regional leaders and diplomats, who view it as disregarding international law and territorial sovereignty.
Kerry's comments have been condemned by Arab nations, which see them as an endorsement of Israeli actions in regions like the West Bank and beyond. Critics argue that such statements undermine efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region further. The remarks
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Originally published on Financial Times on 2/21/2026