Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel Despite GOP Opposition
Jack Lew, former treasury secretary under President Barack Obama, has been confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Despite opposition from Republican senators due to his defense of the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement, Lew's nomination was approved largely along party lines. The United States has been without a confirmed ambassador for Israel since the summer, and Lew's nomination has been fast-tracked following recent events in the region. Democrats maintain a narrow majority in the Senate, allowing Lew's confirmation. His appointment comes at a critical moment in U.S.-Israeli relations, with ongoing tensions and conflicts in the region.