Coverage dated October 29, 2023 to October 31, 2023

Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel

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The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.

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Fox News
Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel is so awful, it's hard to believe what he's done (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 29, 2023
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Biden's choice for ambassador to Israel is former Treasury secretary Lew but his actions make that a bad decision. Lew even backed the Iran nuclear deal and aided trade with Iran.
Fox News
Senate confirms Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Senate moves to confirm Jack Lew to the U.S. ambassador to Israel as war rages on in the region.
New York Times
Senate Confirms Lew as U.S. Ambassador to Israel (opens New York Times)
Published Oct 30, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The vote reflected deep partisan divisions over Jacob Lew’s nomination, which nearly all Senate Republicans voted against.
Forbes
Senate Confirms Jack Lew As U.S. Ambassador To Israel Amid Hamas War (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The vote ends a months-long vacancy for the U.S. Embassy in Israel, amid the country’s war against Hamas.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Jack Lew confirmed by Senate as Biden's ambassador to Israel (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 30, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The Senate confirmed former treasury secretary Jack Lew to serve as U.S. ambassador to Israel.
WKRG Mobile
Senate tees up final vote on Israel ambassador nominee (opens WKRG Mobile)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The Senate on Tuesday teed up a final confirmation vote on former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to become the new U.S. ambassador to Israel, setting up him to take on the critical role amid the count…
The Times of Israel
US Senate confirms Jack Lew as next ambassador to Israel (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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PoliticusUSA
GOP Hypocrisy Exposed: Just 2 Republicans Vote To Confirm Biden's Israel Ambassador (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Republicans claim to support Israel, but just two Senate Republicans voted to confirm Jack Lew as the next US Ambassador to Israel.
Politico
Senate confirms Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel, over Republican pushback (opens Politico)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Lew will have to take up Washington’s call to protect civilians in Gaza amid the widening human suffering there.
The Columbian
Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens The Columbian)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON — The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.
CNN
Senate confirms Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel following vocal GOP opposition over Iran deal (opens CNN)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new US ambassador to Israel, despite stiff opposition from Senate Republicans over his involvement in the Iran nuclear deal during the Obama administration.
UPI
Senate confirms Jack Lew as new U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens UPI)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel in a quick vote to fill the role, which has been vacant since July, amid Israel's war in Gaza.
Washington Post
Jack Lew poised to be confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens Washington Post)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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One month after Lew’s nomination, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, and Israel subsequently declared war. Lew’s nomination has been on a fast track since then.
CBS News
Senate to vote on Jack Lew's nomination to become U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Democrats moved quickly to advance his nomination soon after Hamas attacked Israel, a key U.S. ally, earlier this month.
The Daily Caller
Jack Lew Confirmed By The Senate As The US Ambassador To Israel (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Jack Lew was confirmed by the Senate as the next Ambassador to Israel at a time when the country engaged in an active conflict with Hamas.
WHDH Boston
Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war
New York Post
Senate confirms Jack Lew as next US ambassador to Israel while war rages (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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The US Senate voted nearly along party lines on Tuesday to confirm former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the next US ambassador to Israel, as Republicans denounced the ex-Cabinet official as an “ar…
NBC News
Senate confirms Jack Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel as war rages in Middle East (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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Lew was confirmed as the Biden administration seeks to provide financial support to Israel in its war against Hamas after the terrorist group’s Oct. 7 attack.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Jacob Lew confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Oct 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON >> The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.
WMUR
Jacob Lew, former treasury secretary to Obama, confirmed as US ambassador to Israel (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 31, 2023
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The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Senate confirms ambassador to Israel (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Oct 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country is fighting a war with Hamas.
Los Angeles Times
Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Israel (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 31, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jacob Lew as ambassador to Israel, filling the key diplomatic post as the country fights a devastating war with Hamas.

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