Jack Lew Confirmed by Senate as U.S. Ambassador to Israel :

Leah Millis/ReutersOn Tuesday, the Senate confirmed former Obama Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel. Lew comes into the job during one of the country’s largest crises in recent memory, and must coordinate U.S. support for its war against Hamas. According to The Washington Post, the vote ended 53-43, with two Republicans, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), joining Democrats. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said after the confirmation he

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