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Jack Lew confirmed as US ambassador to Israel
31 October 2023 19:30 GMT
Jack Lew was confirmed as US ambassador to Israel at a critical time in Washington's relationship with its top Middle East ally.
US President Joe Biden nominated Lew, a former Treasury Secretary, in September. His confirmation was seen as a challenge given his party's razor thin majority in the Senate.
The senate confirmed Lew with a margin of 53 to 43. Only two Republican senators, Lindsay Graham and Rand Paul, voted with all Democrats to confirm.
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