If Israel had surrendered to U.S. demands in the 1990s to give up the Golan Heights, how many Israeli lives would have been lost in the ensuing 25 years?

Syria does not formally recognize Israel, which following the fall of longtime Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad in December moved troops into a buffer zone along the Syrian border to secure a military position.

Huckabee predicted a major Middle East shake-up driven by Trump’s return, hinted at an imminent Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, praised Israel’s flawless strike on Iran, and doubled down on Trump’s role in reshaping regional alliances.

Over the years, Iran and its proxies have used the chaos of the Syrian Civil War to increase their presence in the area, posing a growing threat to Israel's security.