US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has expressed outrage at European leaders for condemning Israel’s new military offensive in Gaza, calling it a case of “hypocrisy” and saying that the blame lies with Hamas. The ambassadors’ comments come as Israel launched an intensified offensive in Gaza, ordering mass evacuations and killing hundreds of Palestinians. Under international pressure, Israel allowed some aid to enter the territory this week, but critics say the amount is still inadequate.
Huckabee denied reports that President Trump was frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over renewing the Gaza offensive. Instead, he said the president is more concerned about Hamas. The situation in Gaza has been described as “catastrophic” by European officials, who have called Israel’s actions “wholly disproportionate” and “egregious”.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/21/nx-s1-5404970/ambassador-israel-mike-huckabee-interview