Senate panel approves Lew to be Israeli ambassador, and final confirmation vote could come next week AP News 10/25/2023 Editorials, Featured 0 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Jacob Lew to be U.S. ambassador to Israel, moving quickly to get him in place during Israel’s war with Hamas. Disclaimer: This article may require a subscription. Read More Related Middle East paying price of Biden White House removing Houthis from terrorist list, experts say 10/25/2023 Senate Foreign Relations approves Lew to be Israel envoy 10/25/2023