The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jack-lew/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jack Lew | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jack-lew/ 32 32 Former Biden officials say Netanyahu asked US to set up floating Gaza aid pier last year https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-biden-officials-say-netanyahu-asked-us-to-set-up-floating-gaza-aid-pier-last-year/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:26:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3621836 Ex-envoys Lew, Satterfield say then-US president would 'track number of trucks daily,' helping stave off starvation in Strip; claim no evidence of substantial aid diversion by Hamas

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]]> Biden officials vent frustrations in dealing with Netanyahu, decry missed chance of Saudi deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-biden-aide-israel-missed-opportunity-for-saudi-deal-hopefully-it-wont-do-so-again/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536527 In interviews with Israeli TV, 9 senior officials from previous US administration speak with unprecedented candor; ex-envoy Shapiro: Saudi deal would have required Israeli election or coalition shuffle

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]]> The ambassador’s farewell warning: You can’t ignore the impact of this war on future US policymakers https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-ambassadors-farewell-warning-you-cant-ignore-the-impact-of-this-war-on-future-us-policymakers/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:46:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3457365 Biden's support for Israel, amid huge opposition in the media and parts of his party, contributed to the collapse of his reelection bid, argues Jack Lew in a long, worried interview

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]]> US-backed monitor takes down report alleging north Gaza famine after envoy’s critique https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-backed-monitor-takes-down-report-alleging-north-gaza-famine-after-objections/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:20:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447033 Washington says Famine Early Warning System Network inflated estimated civilians in the area by 5 to 10 times; US ambassador to Israel called report 'irresponsible'

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]]> Daily Briefing Dec. 25: Day 446 – Qatari mediators ask Israel to be more flexible https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-dec-25-day-446-qatari-mediators-ask-israel-to-be-more-flexible/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:34:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446606&preview=true&preview_id=3446606 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest in hostage negotiations, comments made by Trump national security pick Mike Waltz, and parting shot from US Ambassador Jack Lew

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]]> US envoy pans new report asserting famine in north Gaza as ‘outdated and inaccurate’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-pans-new-report-asserting-famine-in-north-gaza-as-outdated-and-inaccurate/ Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:48:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446287 Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew calls assessment by USAID-backed agency 'irresponsible' for relying on 'inaccurate data' to inflate affected population; IDF kills gunmen in Gaza hospital

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]]> US won’t sanction Smotrich and Ben Gvir before end of Biden’s term — officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-wont-sanction-smotrich-and-ben-gvir-before-end-of-bidens-term-officials/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:39:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3442346 Deeming far-right ministers responsible for destabilizing West Bank, US weighed unprecedented move for months, but ultimately held off, as Trump would likely reverse it

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]]> US envoy: Israel shouldn’t make ‘small things into big things’ in tenuous Lebanon truce https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-israel-shouldnt-make-small-things-into-big-things-in-tenuous-lebanon-truce/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:52:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3433834 On Gaza, Jack Lew argues Netanyahu's vocal demands on Philadelphi 'distracted' from Hamas intransigence; says 'there is no arms embargo on Israel' after PM's insinuations otherwise

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]]> US ambassador fills home with Israeli art showing post-Oct. 7 resilience https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ambassador-fills-home-with-israeli-art-showing-post-oct-7-resilience/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:22:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3382378 Jack Lew opens official residence and shows off a collection built up over the tumultuous first year of his posting

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]]> Egypt’s army chief visits Gaza border after Israel says Sissi failed on smuggling https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypts-army-chief-visits-gaza-border-after-israel-says-sissi-failed-on-smuggling/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:23:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369479 Cairo says Netanyahu trying to hide failures with his comments on need to remain in Philadelphi Corridor; US expresses frustration with PM but blames Hamas for slow progress in talks

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]]> White House leads international outrage over settler rampage, calls for accountability https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-residents-of-jit-assess-damage-white-house-condemns-unacceptable-settler-rampage/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:57:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3355436 Top EU diplomat to propose sanctioning government 'enablers' of Israelis who ran riot through West Bank village; settler leader claims attackers were outsiders

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]]> US, UK and German envoys push for Gaza deal: ‘All remaining issues have solutions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-uk-and-german-envoys-push-for-gaza-deal-all-remaining-issues-have-solutions/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:54:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354299 Netanyahu gives go-ahead for Israeli negotiators to attend Doha talks on Thursday, but Hamas still refusing to take part

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]]> US revisiting idea of sanctioning Ben Gvir, Smotrich over West Bank policy – officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-revisiting-idea-of-sanctioning-ben-gvir-smotrich-over-west-bank-policy-officials/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:35:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3335843&preview=true&preview_id=3335843 Biden rejected move in past, but White House again considering option, believing that far-right ministers are behind lack of enforcement on settler violence, settlement expansion

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]]> Senior US official: Rejecting Biden hostage deal won’t bring total victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-us-official-rejecting-biden-hostage-deal-wont-bring-total-victory/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:51:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3318188 Speaking in Israel, VP Kamala Harris's national security adviser says Hamas is walking away from own proposal; US envoy says he understands Israel's 'impatience' over weapons

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]]> Blinken acknowledges Israel may reject Saudi deal if pathway to Palestinian state required https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-acknowledges-israel-may-reject-saudi-deal-if-palestinian-state-required/ Tue, 21 May 2024 18:29:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3295143 US envoy Lew and Herzog suggest possibility of Israel-Saudi ties be seriously considered; in testimony to Congress, secretary of state attacked from both sides over Israel policy

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