Jack Lew confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel by Senate.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
3:11 PM – Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Former Obama Official Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed Jack Lew to be the new U.S. ambassador to Israel after a 53-43 vote with support from only two Republicans, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
Lew has worked in multiple Democrat administrations, including as chief of staff to former President Barack Obama and director of the Office of Management and Budget to both Obama and then-President Bill Clinton.
In a statement justifying his support, Graham said that while there are “legitimate concerns” about Lew, having a U.S. ambassador in Israel right now is critical.
“The leaders I spoke with in the Israeli government both knew and were comfortable with Mr. Lew serving in this position,” he said. “A vote for his confirmation was not something I took lightly, but given the circumstances, I believe it is the right call.”
Ahead of the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also emphasized the importance of filling the vacancy in Israel amid the current conflict.
“With everything happening in Israel right now, confirming Jack Lew at this moment will be one of the most important and consequential nomination votes the Senate has taken in a long time,” he said.
Many Republicans, however, voiced their opposition to Lew’s candidacy in the weeks leading up to his confirmation.
Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) wrote in a post on X, the social media formerly known as Twitter that “as Obama’s Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was a key figure in the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal. Iran is the chief sponsor of Hamas. Jack Lew has no business being the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.”
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How did the Senate vote on confirming Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, and what was the level of support from Republicans?
Former Obama Official Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
On October 31, 2023, the Senate confirmed Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, with a 53-43 vote and support from only two Republicans, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
Lew has an extensive background working in Democrat administrations, including serving as chief of staff to former President Barack Obama and director of the Office of Management and Budget under both Obama and former President Bill Clinton.
Despite some concerns about Lew, Senator Graham justified his support by highlighting the importance of having a U.S. ambassador in Israel at this critical time. He emphasized that the Israeli government leaders he spoke with were aware of and comfortable with Lew in this position. Graham acknowledged the weight of the decision but believed it was the right call given the circumstances.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also stressed the significance of filling the vacancy in Israel amidst the ongoing conflict. He described confirming Jack Lew as one of the most important and consequential nomination votes the Senate has taken in a long time.
However, many Republicans expressed opposition to Lew’s candidacy in the weeks leading up to his confirmation. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) took to social media to voice his concerns, stating that as Obama’s Treasury Secretary, Lew played a key role in the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal, and Iran, as the chief sponsor of Hamas, should disqualify him from being the U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
Despite these objections, Lew’s confirmation as U.S. ambassador to Israel stands, representing a significant development in U.S.-Israel relations. The role of the U.S. ambassador in Israel is crucial during times of turmoil and conflict, and Lew’s appointment will undoubtedly impact the dynamics of the region.
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