<br><br>**Regional Backlash Arab and Islamic Countries Slam US Ambassador's Remarks on Israel's Right to Mideast Land**<br><br>A recent controversy has sparked widespread outrage across the Arab and Islamic worlds, as over a dozen governments and major regional organizations condemn US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's remarks on Israel's biblical right to a vast swath of land between the river Nile in Egypt and the Euphrates in Syria and Iraq.<br><br>In an interview with far-right commentator Tucker Carlson, Huckabee suggested that it would be fine if they took it all, referring to Israel's biblical claim to the land. Although he later clarified that Israel was not seeking to take control of all this territory, the damage had already been done. The ambassador's comments have been met with severe condemnation across the region, with many governments and organizations viewing them as dangerous and inflammatory.<br><br>The backlash has been swift and intense, with countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, and the State of Palestine, alongside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, issuing a joint statement denouncing Huckabee's comments.<br><br>The joint statement condemned the ambassador's words as contrary to the UN Charter and efforts to de-escalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settlement. It also emphasized that Israel has no sovereignty over the occupied Palestinian territory or any other Arab lands, a position reaffirmed by Egypt's foreign ministry.<br><br>In addition to the joint statement, several countries have issued unilateral condemnations. Saudi Arabia described Huckabee's words as reckless and irresponsible, while Jordan said they were an assault on the sovereignty of the countries of the region. Kuwait decried what it called a flagrant violation of the principles of international law, while Oman said the comments threatened the prospects for peace and stability in the region.<br><br>The Palestinian Authority also weighed in, stating that Huckabee's words contradict US President Donald Trump's rejection of Israel annexing the West Bank. The speaker of the Israeli parliament, Amir Ohana, praised Huckabee for his general pro-Israel stance in the interview, but accused Carlson of falsehoods and manipulations.<br><br>As the world continues to grapple with the fallout from Huckabee's comments, it is clear that the impact will be felt across the region.
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