Was Tucker Carlson detained in Israel? Flight tracking data confirms Tucker Carlson spent exactly 184 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport on February 18, 2026. After a high-stakes interview with Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Carlson claimed he was "detained" by Israeli security. However, the U.S. Embassy and airport authorities clarified this was a routine passport check and secondary screening. Carlson never officially entered Israel, departing via private jet three hours later to return home.
