Tucker
Carlson: Israel DETAINED, INTERROGATED Producer
In
February 2026, Tucker Carlson claimed that he and his team were
"detained" and his executive producer was interrogated by Israeli
security at Ben Gurion Airport. These claims are currently disputed by Israeli
and U.S. officials.
Carlson's
Claims
Detention
& Interrogation: Carlson told the Daily Mail that airport security
confiscated their passports and "hauled" his executive producer into
a side room for questioning.
Subject
of Questioning: He alleged that security personnel demanded to know the
contents of his interview with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, which
had taken place at the airport shortly before.
Context:
The interview followed a public dispute between Carlson and Huckabee regarding
Israel's treatment of Christians.
Responses
from Authorities
Israel
Airports Authority (IAA): In a statement shared by the Israel Foreign Ministry,
the IAA "firmly rejects" the claims of detention or interrogation.
They stated that the team was asked "routine questions" in a private
room of a VIP lounge specifically to "protect their privacy".
U.S.
Embassy in Israel: A spokesperson denied the detention, stating that Carlson
received the "same passport control questions" as any other visitor,
including Ambassador Huckabee himself.
Ambassador
Mike Huckabee: Huckabee pushed back on X (formerly Twitter), clarifying that
everyone entering or exiting Israel undergoes routine security checks.
Duration
of Visit: Carlson reportedly spent only a few hours in Israel, remaining
entirely within the airport complex for the interview before departing.
Security
Footage: Reports indicated that security footage showed Carlson smiling, posing
for photos with staff, and moving freely within the VIP area during the time he
claimed to be detained.
Entry
Status: Sources initially suggested the Israeli government considered barring
Carlson's entry but ultimately allowed it to avoid a "diplomatic
incident".
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