In a powerful and unprecedented move that echoes the thunder of Biblical prophecy, newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made a landmark visit to ancient Shiloh—the cradle of Jewish worship and one of the holiest sites in Biblical history—located in the heart of Judea and Samaria.

Marking his first official tour of the region as ambassador, Huckabee traveled with his wife Janet to the spiritually resonant site in the Binyamin region, at the formal invitation of the Yesha Council, the governing body representing Jewish communities throughout Judea and Samaria. The historic visit, hosted by Binyamin Council head Yisrael Gantz, was more than symbolic—it was a clear declaration that Biblical Israel is alive, thriving, and recognized by America’s top diplomat on the ground.

Profoundly honored to visit ancient Shiloh with my good friend @IsraelGanz to pray where the Tabernacle once stood and have a meeting with heads of the regional councils in Judea and Samaria. Let there be no mistake: the Jewish people’s connection to the land of Israel is deep,… https://t.co/gSGAbfWDSr

— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@USAmbIsrael) May 7, 2025

A Visit Rooted in Prophecy and Purpose

Upon arrival, Ambassador Huckabee was received like a returning brother by local leaders and residents at a festive gathering steeped in reverence and national pride. His tour began at the Ancient Shiloh site, where the Tabernacle stood for nearly 400 years—long before Jerusalem became the center of Jewish worship. There, Huckabee joined in the recitation of the "Hannah Prayer", invoking the memory of a mother’s sacred plea for a child, and added his own heartfelt prayers for the release of kidnapped Israelis and the protection of IDF soldiers.

Shiloh is one of the most inspiring sites in Israel. Where Tabernacle stood. I met with Mayors and Governors of Yesha Council and had thoughtful exchange with them. https://t.co/k7p1Fd9nuC

— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 8, 2025

A Declaration of Faith and Political Conviction

What followed was not a routine diplomatic statement, but a rousing affirmation of faith, history, and moral clarity. Huckabee, a longtime friend of Israel and outspoken Christian Zionist, delivered a speech that electrified the crowd and shook the spiritual foundations of the region. “I have never—and will never—use any term other than ‘Judea and Samaria,’” Huckabee proclaimed. “To call this land by any other name is not only a historical injustice, it is a blasphemy against the Word of God.”

With uncompromising candor, he declared: “Only the existence of God Himself can explain your existence here. You are a miracle. You have bled and sacrificed to live here—not just for yourselves, but as a living testimony to God's will on Earth. I owe the Jewish people a spiritual debt, and I say this plainly: those who do not stand with you, do not stand with God.”

For the first time, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee officially visited Judea and Samaria, hosted by the Yesha Council at the Ancient Shiloh site. Welcomed by Binyamin Regional Council Head Yisrael Ganz, Huckabee toured the biblical site, met local leaders, and recited… pic.twitter.com/NmFOdxu6xw

— ILTV Israel News (@ILTVNews) May 7, 2025

He went on to describe the Jewish people as a moral revolution—a divine force in a world too often hostile to holiness. “Jewish existence is a testament to God’s rules. That is why those who hate Jews, hate God. You, the people of Judea and Samaria, are living proof of God's covenant.”

A Warm Welcome from the Heart of Biblical Israel

Yisrael Gantz, head of both the Binyamin Regional Council and the Yesha Council, warmly welcomed Huckabee, echoing the sentiment that this visit was a homecoming—not a political detour. “Welcome home, Mr. Ambassador. This is not just a piece of land. This is the beating heart of the Holy Land—the land to which Jews have prayed and yearned to return for 3,000 years. Ancient Shiloh united the tribes of Israel then, and today we are united once again, with you, under one banner: the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their land.”

Mike Huckabee back in 2015 to reporters in Jerusalem:
"Shiloh is not a settlement. It was the first capitol of Israel."

Huckabee, appointed by President-elect Trump, tells Army Radio it's an 'extraordinary opportunity to represent my country to a land that I have loved since I… pic.twitter.com/nL8abvdqi2

— Publisher (@David_TJV) November 13, 2024

Gantz lauded Huckabee’s ascension to his diplomatic post as nothing short of divine intervention. “Your prayers and ours have been answered. You now carry the voice of America’s support for Israel—and for Judea and Samaria. Together, we will make Israel stronger, our communities bolder, and our shared future more unshakable. Together, we will make history.”