US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated on September 22nd, 2025, that foreign recognitions of a Palestinian state are an insult to Israel, comparing such actions to insulting a partner's spouse. Huckabee's remarks, shared via X at 11:05 AM UTC, suggest a strong US alignment with Israel's position on the matter, emphasizing that disrespecting Israel is akin to disrespecting the United States. His comments come as Belgium officially recognized a Palestinian state on September 22nd, following similar actions by the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada on September 21st. Saudi Arabia has welcomed these recognitions, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly rejected them, labeling them a reward for terrorism. The US ambassador's analogy implies a unified front between the US and Israel against these diplomatic moves. Over the past 29 minutes, from 11:05 AM UTC to 11:34 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025, heavy Israeli airstrikes have been reported in Gaza City. This military activity continues amidst the diplomatic shifts and the ongoing conflict, with an IDF officer having been previously reported injured in northern Gaza on September 22nd, 2025, and Iyad Abu Yusuf, Deputy Commander of Hamas' Naval Police, eliminated in a precision strike in the Central Camps.
