Several Arab and Muslim nations have come together to condemn statements made by US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, which they deemed inflammatory. Huckabee, a known supporter of Israel and a former Baptist minister, made these comments during a podcast interview with Tucker Carlson, where he discussed a biblical interpretation that suggests Israel has the right to a large swath of land in the Middle East, specifically mentioning areas between the Nile and Euphrates rivers.

The joint statement from members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council was issued in reaction to Huckabee's assertion that Israeli control over these territories would be acceptable. The remarks have sparked outrage among Arab nations, highlighting ongoing tensions in relations between Israel and its neighbors, particularly concerning territorial rights and historical claims to land.

This incident underlines the broader issues of religious and ethnic claims to land in the Middle East, as well as the diplomatic sensitivities involved in any discussion of Israel's geopolitical stance. The backlash from Arab and Muslim nations signals a potential for increased diplomatic friction, emphasizing the need for careful discourse regarding Israel’s policies and actions in the region.