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US Senate Committee Approves Jacob Lew as Ambassador to Israel – Reports

© AP Photo / J. Scott ApplewhiteThe Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, as lawmakers rush to complete passage of a bill to fund the government before a midnight Friday deadline, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022.
The Senate side of the Capitol is seen in Washington, early Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, as lawmakers rush to complete passage of a bill to fund the government before a midnight Friday deadline, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. - Sputnik International, 1920, 25.10.2023
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Jacob Lew’s nomination as US ambassador to Israel on Wednesday, an American news agency reported, citing Senator Todd Young.
"Jack Lew’s nomination to be ambassador to Israel passed out of committee, 12-9," a reporter of an American news website posted on social media.
While the committee agreed on the urgency of appointing an ambassador to Israel, several senators had expressed strong reservations over Lew’s appointment because of lingering concerns that his implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while serving as treasury secretary gave Iran access to the US financial system.
Lew was nominated by President Biden last month after the former ambassador, Tom Nides, stepped down in July.
Members of the US Jewish community protest against the Israeli military operation in Gaza ousside the Cannon Senate office building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on October 18, 2023.  - Sputnik International, 1920, 25.10.2023
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