The Senate has confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee [R-Ark] as U.S. ambassador to Israel. On a mostly party line vote the Senate approved Huckabee’s nomination 53-46. Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote in favor. Huckabee is known for his unwavering support for Israel, and has said he believes it has the right to annex both the West Bank and Gaza strip. Huckabee takes over the role even as Israel seeks to eliminate Hamas from Gaza and secure the release of the remaining hostages, which include one American.