Back-dropped by Israel's separation barrier, former Arkansas governor and US presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, right,  walks during a tour in the West Bank village of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. The U.S. has taken too harsh a stance against Israel on the issue of settlements, hindering peace negotiations, Huckabee said during a visit to Israel on Monday. AP Photo logo AP Photo 30 months ago

Back-dropped by Israel's separation barrier, former Arkansas governor and US presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, right, walks during a tour in the West Bank village of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. The U.S. has taken too harsh a stance against Israel on the issue of settlements, hindering peace negotiations, Huckabee said during a visit to Israel on Monday.