The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/senate-foreign-relations-committee/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:47:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Senate Foreign Relations Committee | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/senate-foreign-relations-committee/ 32 32 US Senator Bob Menendez convicted on all corruption charges, including bribery https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-bob-menendez-convicted-on-all-corruption-charges-including-bribery/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:09:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333274 Prosecutors said Democratic chairman of powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee accepted cash, gold bars and a luxury vehicle in exchange for using his role to benefit Egypt

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]]> 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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]]> 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 Senator Menendez, wife charged with bribery over alleged scheme to aid Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-menendez-wife-charged-with-bribery-over-alleged-scheme-to-aid-egypt/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:40:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3103239 Authorities find over $100,00 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash at home of the New Jersey Democrat, who Schumer says will resign as chair of foreign affairs panel after indictment

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]]> Jewish nominee quits bid for US human rights post amid scrutiny of Israel comments https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-nominee-quits-bid-for-us-human-rights-post-amid-scrutiny-of-israel-comments/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:51:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2935369 Sarah Margon, who voiced support for disinvestment from West Bank settlements, says she can't see path to confirmation with Republican senator determined to block appointment

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]]> Biden administration faces senator complaints about weak impact of Russia sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-administration-faces-senator-complaints-about-weak-impact-of-russia-sanctions/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:52:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2845171 State, Treasury departments tell Senate Foreign Relations Committee that response to possible Moscow annexation of Ukrainian territory should focus on oil revenue, arms supplies

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]]> US envoy on Iran: Chances of new nuclear deal are ‘tenuous’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-on-iran-chances-of-new-nuclear-deal-are-tenuous/ Wed, 25 May 2022 18:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2769691 In Senate testimony, Rob Malley appears to confirm Biden decision not to delist Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: US rejects 'demands that go beyond the scope of the JCPOA'

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]]> Vowing to be ‘equal-opportunity foe’ of antisemitism, Deborah Lipstadt woos senators https://www.timesofisrael.com/vowing-to-be-equal-opportunity-foe-of-antisemitism-deborah-lipstadt-woos-senators/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699102 Biden's selection for special monitor appears to secure bipartisan support at long-delayed confirmation hearing, even though some Republicans continue to grumble at her nomination

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]]> Republican senators warn Biden they could block new Iran nuclear deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/republican-senators-warn-biden-they-could-block-new-iran-nuclear-deal/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:06:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2698828&preview=true&preview_id=2698828 Letter signed by Ted Cruz and 32 colleagues demands president comply with legislation giving Congress oversight on nuclear pacts with Tehran, complicating talks to reenter deal

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]]> Top Democrat questions efforts to revive Iran nuke deal, signaling trouble for Biden https://www.timesofisrael.com/menendez-questions-efforts-to-revive-iran-nuke-deal-in-sign-of-trouble-for-biden/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 02:19:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2695420 Robert Menendez, who heads Senate Foreign Relations Committee, calls for greater pressure on Tehran, asks what is point of continued talks: 'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

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]]> Jewish groups urge confirmation of Biden antisemitism envoy amid GOP holdup https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-urge-confirmation-of-biden-antisemitism-envoy-amid-gop-holdup/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2644720 Jewish Federations, Orthodox Union and ADL pen letter to heads of Senate Foreign Relations Committee, calling for hearing on Holocaust scholar Deborah Lipstadt's nomination

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]]> After delay, Senate confirms Biden nominee Nides as ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-delays-senate-confirms-biden-nominee-nides-as-ambassador-to-israel/ Thu, 04 Nov 2021 01:15:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643873&preview=true&preview_id=2643873 Day after blocking Democrats from fast-tracking diplomat-turned-banker's nomination, Republicans forgo their objections, allowing Nides to be confirmed via voice vote

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]]> Republican senator slows confirmation of Biden nominee for ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/republican-senator-slows-confirmation-of-biden-nominee-for-ambassador-to-israel/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:42:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643117&preview=true&preview_id=2643117 Josh Hawley gives no reason for decision to block unanimous consent vote to approve Tom Nides along with six other nominees; Democrat colleague calls move 'mind-boggling'

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]]> Senate committee advances nomination of Biden’s pick for ambassador to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/senate-panel-advances-nomination-of-bidens-nominee-for-ambassador-to-israel/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:32:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2635177&preview=true&preview_id=2635177 Republicans Cruz, Rubio and Haggerty vote against Tom Nides; no date set yet for full Senate vote to confirm envoy, which could still be delayed by GOP

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]]> US nominee for Israel envoy tells confirmation panel he backs Iron Dome funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/nominee-for-us-israel-envoy-tells-confirmation-panel-he-backs-iron-dome-funding/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:15:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2620331 Biden's pick Tom Nides faces Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urges two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, declares Jerusalem is Israeli capital

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