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politics2 years ago

Senate Confirms Jack Lew as U.S. Ambassador to Israel Despite GOP Opposition

The Senate has confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new US ambassador to Israel, despite opposition from Senate Republicans who criticized his involvement in the Iran nuclear deal during the Obama administration. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the importance of filling the vacancy in Israel amid the ongoing conflict, while Republicans expressed concerns about Lew's suitability for the role.

via CNN|
#iran-deal#israel#jack-lew
politics2 years ago

Republicans question Biden's Israel ambassador nominee amid concerns over Iran

Republicans on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee grilled President Biden's nominee for ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, during a nomination hearing. They questioned his past work on Iran sanctions and his role in granting a specific license that authorized the conversion of Iranian assets worth billions of U.S. dollars. Lew defended his record on the Iran deal and expressed his commitment to denying Iran a nuclear weapon. GOP senators expressed concerns about his support for a UN resolution declaring Israel as having "no legal validity" and his role in flooding funds to the Iranian regime. Some GOP senators are likely to oppose Lew's confirmation, potentially delaying the process.

via Fox News|
#iran#iran-deal#israel
politics2 years ago

Biden's Iran Policy Under Scrutiny Amidst Hamas Attacks and Israeli Conflict

Democrats are facing backlash and pressure from Republicans over President Biden's deal to release $6 billion in Iranian assets in exchange for the release of American prisoners. Some Senate Democrats, including Jon Tester and Joe Manchin, are calling for the funds to be frozen pending an investigation into Iran's involvement in supporting recent attacks by Hamas. Democrats are seeking answers from the administration on whether the money can be held up and exploring other ways to exert leverage over Iran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pushed back on claims that the released funds will support Hamas, emphasizing that they may only be used for humanitarian assistance under close supervision. Senate Republicans are calling for an investigation into the deal and pressuring the administration to stop the flow of funds to Iran.

via The Hill|
#democrats#frozen-assets#hamas
politics2 years ago

Israel-Gaza Conflict Exposes Biden's Weakness and Threatens Regional Stability

Republican presidential candidates, including former President Donald Trump, used the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel as an opportunity to criticize President Biden, accusing him of enabling the offensive through his recent hostage release deal with Iran. Trump claimed that the attacks occurred because the US is perceived as weak and ineffective under Biden's leadership, and he blamed the hostage deal for catalyzing the conflict. The Biden administration dismissed these claims as "total lies" and emphasized that the released funds were strictly for humanitarian purposes. Other GOP candidates also criticized Biden's foreign policy decisions in the Middle East, with some highlighting the role of Iran in funding the attacks. However, there is a divide within the Republican Party between foreign policy hawks and those favoring a more isolationist approach.

via The New York Times|
#biden#gaza#gop-candidates
international-relations2 years ago

Biden Administration's Iran Deal Sparks Controversy Amidst Israel's Attack

Social media users are blaming the Biden administration's decision to release frozen Iranian funds in a prisoner-exchange for the recent attacks by Hamas in Israel. Critics argue that the funds provided to Iran are indirectly supporting Hamas, which is responsible for the attacks. They claim that the Biden administration's policy on Iran and the release of funds have emboldened and enabled Hamas, leading to the current escalation of violence in Israel. The situation has sparked a debate about the US-led policy on Iran and its impact on the region. The US has pledged to support Israel in defending itself against indiscriminate violence and terrorism.

via Newsweek|
#hamas#international-relations#iran-deal
politics2 years ago

House Republicans Raise Concerns Over Biden's Iran Deal

Three top House Republicans have expressed "deep concern" about a potential agreement between the US and Iran, criticizing the deal for releasing $6 billion in frozen funds to Iran in exchange for the release of American prisoners. They accuse the Biden administration of reaching a secret nuclear understanding with Tehran, which they believe threatens US national security. The Republicans argue that if the agreement is true, it would violate a provision in the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. The Biden administration denies any ties between the prisoner exchange and funding release and nuclear conversations, stating that negotiations are ongoing. Republicans have criticized the deal for potentially funding Iran's military and encouraging future hostage-taking.

via The Hill|
#biden-administration#house-republicans#iran-deal
politics2 years ago

The Complex Relationship Between Biden, Israel, and National Security

President Joe Biden's personal animus towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weakening the relationship between the United States and Israel. Biden snubbed Netanyahu by inviting Israel's head of state, Isaac Herzog, to an official state visit instead. Biden's criticism of Israel's conservative government and his opposition to Netanyahu's judicial reforms and stance on the Iran deal are causing tensions. The article argues that Biden should reverse course, strengthen the US-Israel relationship, and work with Netanyahu to expand on the Abraham Accords for Middle East peace.

via New York Post |
#biden#iran-deal#israel