Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas, twice presidential candidate, and television host, has been named as President-elect Donald Trump’s ambassador to Israel.

Huckabee will become the first evangelical Christian in the role.

In a statement Tuesday, Trump said:

I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, has been nominated to be The United States Ambassador to Israel. Mike has been a great public servant, Governor, and Leader in Faith for many years. He loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him. Mike will work tirelessly to bring about Peace in the Middle East!