Daijiworld Media Network - Cairo

Cairo, Feb 22: The Arab League, along with Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has strongly condemned remarks by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting that Israel has the right to claim control over the entire Middle East.

In a statement, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit described the remarks as illogical and irrational, saying they are “inconsistent with the fundamental principles and established norms of diplomacy.”

He added that such comments “serve only to inflame sentiments and stir religious and national emotions” at a time when countries are exploring ways to implement a Gaza ceasefire and seize the opportunity to launch a serious political process towards peace.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed its “astonishment” over the comments, terming them a “blatant violation” of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry reiterated Egypt’s long-standing position that Israel holds “no sovereignty” over occupied Palestinian territory or any other Arab lands.

Cairo also voiced its categorical rejection of any attempts to annex the West Bank or separate it from the Gaza Strip.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud similarly condemned the remarks, saying such statements set a dangerous precedent and reflect disregard for relations between the countries of the region and the United States.

“This extremist rhetoric portends grave consequences and threatens international peace and security by antagonising the countries and peoples of the region and undermining the foundations of the international order,” he said in a post on X.

Huckabee made the comments during an interview with podcaster Tucker Carlson posted on Friday, in which he stated that Israel has a “biblical right” to claim control over the entire Middle East, adding, “It would be fine if they took it all.”