US ambassador to Israel Huckabee blasts Europe, praises Arab states on Hamas

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, criticized European states while commending Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Qatar for pressuring Hamas to disarm. Huckabee's social media post followed France's announcement of potentially recognizing a Palestinian state in September. The statement also came after the UK conditioned its recognition of a Palestinian state on Israel addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The UK indicated it would recognize Palestine in September if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire.