Israel greets Mike Huckabee with US national anthem

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee was welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with the playing of the United States national anthem when presenting his diplomatic credentials Monday.

Huckabee, 69, visited with Herzog after spending the weekend in Israel. The U.S. is one of six countries with an embassy in Jerusalem, whereas the other 90 countries with diplomatic relations with Israel keep their respective embassies in Tel-Aviv.