12. Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee, a former pastor who served as the Governor of Arkansas, ran as the Republican presidential candidate in both 2008 and 2016. He currently hosts a TV program on TBN called Huckabee. An ardent supporter of Israel, Huckabee has visited the country dozens of times and led thousands on solidarity tours to the Holy Land. He is a prominent advocate for Israel in the media and was a leading voice in the push for the U.S. to move its embassy to Jerusalem. Since October 7th, he has spearheaded a pro-Israel campaign of public diplomacy on social media and through his many media appearances.

Governor Mike Huckabee was honored with the Israel Allies Foundation’s Israel Allies Award in 2023.