Arab nations slam US envoy's remarks on Israel's 'right' to Middle East

Arab and Islamic countries issued a joint statement on Sunday condemning remarks by US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel has "historical and biblical rights" to Middle East, adding it would be fine if it "took it all". The joint statement denounced the US diplomat's comments as "dangerous and inflammatory". Saudi described his words as "reckless" and "irresponsible".