The Arab League on Saturday condemned statements made by US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, in which he spoke of a biblical right for Israel extending from the Nile River to the Euphrates River. The US Ambassador to Israel stated during an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson that based upon Biblical verses, it would be acceptable if Israel took control over the land ‘promised’ to it. They carry and religious and ideological baggage that would shift the the Palestinian-Israeli war into an open religious conflict in the region. Al-Awar warned that resorting to force contradicts the principles of international law and legitimacy, and threatens to plunge the region into a widespread wave of violence. These developments come amidst escalating regional tensions and the ongoing conflict in Gaza, reinforcing fears about the impact of extremist religious rhetoric on de-escalation efforts and international attempts to contain the fighting.

Source: Egypt Independent February 22, 2026 11:22 UTC