17.03.2026 21:11
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been trying to deny claims that he is dead for days. Huckabee revealed that Donald Trump wanted him to come and check on Netanyahu's well-being by saying, "I wanted you to know that the President asked me to come to make sure you are okay." Netanyahu humorously responded to the claims, saying, "Yes Mike, I am alive."
Moments of interest occurred during the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. At the beginning of the meeting, Huckabee's statement that he came to check on Netanyahu's health became a topic of discussion.
"CHECKED IF HE IS ALIVE"
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated at the beginning of the meeting that the U.S. President wanted to ensure that Netanyahu was doing well. These words brought back claims regarding Netanyahu's health.
Netanyahu humorously responded to these remarks while addressing the circulating claims on social media that he has "six fingers": "Yes Mike, I am alive. We both have five fingers on each hand when we shake hands, you see."
TOOK OUT A 'HOLE-PUNCHED' CARD FROM HIS POCKET
The most striking moment of the meeting was when Netanyahu took out a card from his pocket. Showing the card, which he described as a "hole-punched card," in front of the cameras, Netanyahu said: "I removed two names from this card today. You see how many more names need to be removed from this group."
Netanyahu's remarks were interpreted as a reference to Ali Laricani, who is claimed to have been killed, and the commander of the Basij, Gholam Reza Soleimani.
"WE WILL ELIMINATE THEM"
Netanyahu stated that the list in question consists of individuals targeting Israel and posing a nuclear threat, saying, "They will not be able to do this. We will eliminate them."
SUPPORT MESSAGE FROM THE U.S.
Ambassador Huckabee supported Netanyahu's statements with the words, "I loved this. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister."
The dialogue between the two unfolded as follows:
Mike Huckabee: I wanted you to know that the President asked me to come to ensure that you are doing well.
Netanyahu: Yes Mike. Yes. I am alive.
We both have five fingers on each hand when we shake hands, you know.
I am alive, but this card is with me. No, don’t read it. So this is a hole-punched card. I removed two names from the hole-punched card today, and you see how many more names need to be removed from this group.
We are getting rid of these crazies who want to develop nuclear weapons after destroying Israel and deliver them to every American city. They will not be able to do this. We will eliminate them.
Mike Huckabee: I loved it. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister.