April 21 (UPI) -- Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee on Monday presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog , while the new U.S. ambassador to Israel also warned of Iran's desire to destroy both countries. "I was moved to hear the national anthem of the United States played at his residence. Hearing that song in this land is a powerful reminder of the incredible bonds that exist between the United States and Israel," Huckabee said on X, alongside pictures of the meeting. Huckabee was