The Museum of Tolerance lit up with cheers as US Ambassador Mike Huckabee grabbed a guitar and jammed with the band during America’s 249th Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem’s Independence Day celebration turned into an unforgettable night of music and diplomacy as Ambassador Mike Huckabee surprised guests by jumping on stage and playing guitar with the live band.
The celebration, marking 249 years of American independence, was held at Jerusalem’s Museum of Tolerance and featured a star-studded guest list, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and senior Israeli and American officials.
But it was Huckabee’s musical moment that stole the show — blending statesmanship with showmanship in a way few diplomats ever dare. Guests erupted in applause as the ambassador showcased his guitar skills, proving that rock and roll diplomacy can electrify even the most formal of occasions.
The festive evening followed a powerful video address from President Donald Trump, who hailed the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program during Operation Rising Lion and praised the enduring US-Israel alliance.
With music, speeches, and history-making declarations, the night underscored the deep friendship between the US and Israel — and reminded everyone that sometimes diplomacy really does come with a backbeat.The US Embassy in Jerusalem’s Independence Day celebration turned into an unforgettable night of music and diplomacy as Ambassador Mike Huckabee surprised guests by jumping on stage and playing guitar with the live band.
The celebration, marking 249 years of American independence, was held at Jerusalem’s Museum of Tolerance and featured a star-studded guest list, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, and senior Israeli and American officials.
But it was Huckabee’s musical moment that stole the show — blending statesmanship with showmanship in a way few diplomats ever dare. Guests erupted in applause as the ambassador showcased his guitar skills, proving that rock and roll diplomacy can electrify even the most formal of occasions.
The festive evening followed a powerful video address from President Donald Trump, who hailed the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program during Operation Rising Lion and praised the enduring US-Israel alliance.
With music, speeches, and history-making declarations, the night underscored the deep friendship between the US and Israel — and reminded everyone that sometimes diplomacy really does come with a backbeat.
