"I hope you will be Prime Minister of Israel": Huckabee's surprising statement

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told hasbara activist Ben Karsso during a ceremony marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks that he hopes Karsso will be Prime Minister of Israel. The surprising statement was made against the backdrop of a successful year of activity for Karsso on the international hasbara front, including appearances on campuses, recruiting influencers, and diplomatic meetings.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told hasbara activist Ben Karsso during a ceremony marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks: "I hope you will be Prime Minister of Israel." Huckabee's surprising statement was made against the backdrop of a successful year of activity for Karsso on the international stage. The article reviews Karsso's achievements over the past year: presence on campuses in the US and Europe, where he led lectures and confrontations with students and lecturers; recruiting international influencers and content creators who are not Jewish; and activity in the diplomatic arena, including participation in official diplomatic delegations and meetings with lawmakers and opinion shapers. The article presents Karsso as a "rising force" and Huckabee's words as reinforcement of the feeling that his activity is "the first step on the path to significant leadership roles in the future."