Senate Confirms Jack Lew as US Ambassador to Israel Despite GOP Opposition

The Senate has confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as President Joe Biden's ambassador to Israel, with a final vote of 53 to 43. Only two Republican senators voted with all Democrats to confirm Lew. The confirmation comes at a critical time for the U.S.-Israel alliance, as Israel faces ongoing conflict with Hamas. Lew has pledged to prioritize Israel's security and work towards ending the attacks by Hamas. The United States has been without a Senate-confirmed ambassador to Israel since July.