Aide to Ambassador Huckabee alleged to have suppressed embassy reports
A top advisor to the United States ambassador to Israel allegedly blocked an embassy memo criticizing Israeli settlement expansions in the West Bank.
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A senior advisor to United States Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suppressed an embassy report that criticized the Israeli government, according to a report by The New York Times. The Hill reported that three United States officials who work with the aide cited the intervention. Related reporting from The Times of Israel, Middle East Eye, thecradle.co, and Common Dreams also detailed allegations concerning the suppression of embassy materials. [1][2][3][4][5]
The aide, identified as David Milstein, allegedly quashed a internal memorandum that raised concerns over Israel's decision to approve additional settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to The Hill. Reports from Middle East Eye and thecradle.co noted that cables and embassy reporting critical of Israel were modified or suppressed. [1][3][4]
According to Wikipedia, Milstein has served as special assistant to Ambassador Huckabee since April 2025. Huckabee previously served as governor of Arkansas before taking up his diplomatic appointment, according to Grokipedia. [6][8]
In short
- Three United States officials said David Milstein suppressed an embassy memo critical of Israel.
- The suppressed report addressed Israeli decisions to expand settlements in the West Bank.
- David Milstein has served as a special assistant to Ambassador Mike Huckabee since April 2025.
Sources
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- [1]Huckabee aide suppressed US embassy reports critical of Israeli government: ReportThe Hill, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Huckabee aide tried quashing US embassy reports to protect Israeli government — NYTThe Times of Israel, 7h ago
- [3]Huckabee top aide modified and suppressed US embassy reporting critical of Israel: ReportMiddle East Eye, 10h ago
- [4]Huckabee aide suppressed, doctored US cables to whitewash Israeli crimes: Reportthecradle.co, 7h ago
- [5]Top Huckabee Aide Covered Up Report on Killings of 9 Americans by Israeli SettlersCommon Dreams, 9h ago
Background
- [6]David Milstein (advisor) on Wikipedia
- [7]Israel on Wikipedia
- [8]Huckabee on Grokipedia
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