Biden Israel Nominee Jack Lew Advances to Full Senate Vote (1)

Oct. 25, 2023, 2:47 PM UTCUpdated: Oct. 25, 2023, 3:42 PM UTC

President Joe Biden’s choice for ambassador to Israel is headed to the full Senate for a vote, a step toward filling a post key to the administration’s effort to contain the Israel-Hamas war.

The Foreign Relations Committee voted 12-9 on Wednesday to send Jack Lew‘s nomination to the Senate floor for confirmation. He needs a simple majority to secure the job.

US officials are seeking to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from spreading to a broader regional conflict after last week’s deadly bombing of a Gaza hospital. Biden spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday as part of ...

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