Senate confirms Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel following vocal GOP opposition over Iran deal

Jack Lew, President Biden’s nominee to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, October 1. The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new US ambassador to Israel, despite stiff opposition from Senate Republicans over his involvement in the Iran nuclear deal during the Obama administration.

He was confirmed by a vote of 53-43.

Lew is a veteran of several Democratic administrations having also served as chief of staff under then-President Barack Obama and director of the Office of Management and Budget under Obama and then-President Bill Clinton.Sens. Lindsey Graham […]

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