Netanyahu, Huckabee laugh about ticking Iranian names off of ‘punch card’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee were captured in a video laughing while discussing scratching names of Iranian leaders off a "punch card," an apparent reference to targeted eliminations. The video, shared on Netanyahu's social media, also showed them mocking online conspiracy theories claiming the prime minister had died and been replaced by an AI recreation. The exchange reflects the close coordination between the Trump administration and Israel on Iran policy, while simultaneously illustrating the informal tone between senior U.S. and Israeli officials on a sensitive geopolitical matter. The video's public nature and casual mockery of both Iranian leadership and internet conspiracy theories underscores the visibility of U.S.-Israel relations under the current administration. The incident comes amid ongoing regional tensions and U.S. efforts to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East.