Ex-Treasury Secretary Jack Lew Confirmed by the Senate as Biden’s Ambassador to Israel

Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to serve as President Joe Biden’s ambassador to Israel at a critical time for the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance.

The final vote was 53 to 43, closer than some expected. Only two Republican senators, Lindsay Graham R-S.C. and Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted with all Democrats to confirm Lew.

“Israel’s back is against the wall and time is of the essence. Now more than ever, the United States needs an Ambassador in Israel, Graham said in a statement after the vote.

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