The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jacob-lew/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:49:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jacob Lew | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jacob-lew/ 32 32 Senate panel okays Biden’s pick for Israel envoy, with final vote likely next week https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-panel-okays-bidens-pick-for-israel-envoy-with-final-vote-likely-next-week/ Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:52:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3135025 Jacob Lew, formerly Obama's treasury secretary, says 'there is no greater mission' than advancing ties with Israel, as it vows to eliminate Hamas following October 7 massacre

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]]> Biden’s Israel envoy pick appears poised to squeak through confirmation process https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-pick-as-israel-envoy-tells-senators-hell-ensure-us-ally-has-what-it-needs/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3128286 Republicans grill Jack Lew over having helped negotiate Iran deal but acknowledge that they don't have the votes to stop his approval and that delaying it would be futile

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]]> Jack Lew, US ex-treasury secretary and Israel envoy pick, to face Senate hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/jack-lew-us-ex-treasury-secretary-and-israel-envoy-pick-to-face-senate-hearing/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:08:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3127629 Obama chief of staff tapped to replace Tom Nides, with US-Israel ties crucial amid Hamas's devastating onslaught and resulting war

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]]> US Treasury chief warns against 9/11 law during Saudi visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-treasury-chief-warns-against-911-law-during-saudi-visit/ Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1486893 Allowing attack victims to sue Riyadh for compensation could have 'serious implications' for shared US-Gulf interests, says Jacob Lew

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]]> Iran slams US for ‘lackluster implementation’ of nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-slams-us-for-lackluster-implementation-of-nuclear-deal/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 09:59:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1427756 On anniversary of accord, Zarif says 'progress will remain elusive' so long as Washington places 'bragging' and 'tired slogans' above action

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]]> Obama says world should carry out its end of Iran nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-says-world-should-carry-out-its-end-of-iran-nuclear-deal/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:51:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1368552 International companies have so far been cautious about doing business in Tehran, fearing they could fall afoul of sanctions

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]]> UN set to throttle Islamic State revenue stream https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-set-to-throttle-islamic-state-revenue-stream/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:47:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1304106 Finance ministers from Security Council states expected to pass measure cutting off jihadi group from international financial system

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]]> US to lead UN Security Council meeting on terror financing https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-to-lead-un-security-council-meeting-on-terror-financing/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 23:19:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1296877 International body set to adopt resolution designed to cut off extremist groups' funding

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]]> Obama’s latest wooing of Jews not working, poll suggests https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-latest-wooing-of-jews-not-working-poll-suggests/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:03:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1197343 As US-Israel ties remain frosty, president's targeted charm offensive has little effect on his approval ratings

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]]> US Treasury chief booed defending Iran nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-treasury-chief-booed-defending-iran-nuclear-deal/ Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:54:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1194717 Jacob Lew heckled by pro-Israel audience in NY for backing 'diplomatic solution' to prevent Tehran's race to the bomb

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]]> US Treasury secretary: French Jews want to stay in France https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-treasury-secretary-french-jews-want-to-stay-in-france/ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:15:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1129918 After meeting with community leaders, Jacob Lew says they are determined to find safety in the Republic rather than in Israel

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