US Ambassador Huckabee Warns Hamas on Gaza

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said it was “stunning” that Israel managed to register economic growth in a year marked by simultaneous conflict with the Houthis, Hamas, Hezbollah and tensions with Iran, and reiterated that Hamas would falter if it continues to resist disarmament.

Praise for Israel’s Economy Amid War

In an interview highlighted by Clash Report and broadcast on Israeli media, Ambassador Huckabee said Israel’s ability to sustain GDP growth under multiple simultaneous conflicts was “unheard of,” signaling strong economic resilience even as the country faced sustained military pressures.

Huckabee’s comments underscore a narrative from US diplomacy that Israel’s economy remains robust despite security challenges from multiple fronts, including ongoing hostilities with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and regional tensions involving Iran.

Warning to Hamas

Addressing Hamas directly, Huckabee stated that if the group believes it can simply wait out the US President and maintain arms while securing a future ruling Gaza, “they apparently have a hearing problem.” He urged Hamas to voluntarily disarm before being compelled to do so, suggesting that such a choice would be in the organisation’s best interest.

These remarks align with broader US expectations that Hamas should relinquish arms and abandon its role in Gaza’s governance if reconstruction and stability are to take hold.