President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he had nominated Mike Huckabee as US ambassador to Israel under his incoming administration, putting a stalwart supporter of the country’s government in a key role. “Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years,” Trump said in a statement, referring to the Christian pastor-turned-politician. “He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him.” Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar quickly offered his congratulations to Huckabee, who has in the past said there was “no su…