In a move underscoring the incoming administration’s stance on Israel and Palestine, US President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a self-declared “unapologetic” Zionist, as the next US ambassador to Israel, Anadolu reports.

“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be the United States Ambassador to Israel,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, the latest Cabinet pick since his victory in last week’s presidential election.

Huckabee, 69, has been a “great” public servant and governor for many years, Trump added.

“He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East,” Trump added.