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| Pictured, Jack Lew was a chief architect of the 2015 Iran Deal and defended the US's refusal to veto UN Security Council Res. 2334 in 2016, against US precedent. He also expressed reservations about moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. |
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In a classic plot twist, President Joe Biden has chosen Jack Lew as the next
U.S. ambassador to Israel. Why is this a twist, you ask? Well, it's because
the U.S. and Israel's relationship these days is like a TV soap opera with a
dash of reality show drama. Cue the suspenseful music!
Jack Lew is no stranger to the political circus. He's a New
Yorker and an Orthodox Jew, which is like having a kosher hot dog stand at a
Yankees game. He's got a fancy education from Harvard and Georgetown Law
School, and his resume reads like a political bingo card. He was the Chief of
Staff for President Barack Obama and even ran the Treasury Department. The man
has more political experience than a Washington, D.C. tour guide.
Lew's political journey started back when disco was still a thing, in the
1970s. He advised House Speaker Tip O’Neil and danced his way through the
Clinton White House. He was also the deputy to Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton. Phew, that's a lot of names and titles!
Now, here's the juicy part. Lew's nomination came quicker than a Netflix
series season finale. Former Ambassador Tom Nides packed his diplomatic bags
and left in July, and now Lew is stepping into the role at a time when things
between the U.S. and Israel are frostier than an ice cream cone in Antarctica.
President Biden recently called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's
cabinet the "most extremist" he's ever seen. That's like saying their
political debates are spicier than a jalapeño eating contest.
And let's not forget the drama about Israel's judicial system. The Biden
administration doesn't like it, and that's not a surprise because it's as
popular as a wet blanket at a beach party with U.S. Democrats.
Netanyahu hasn't been able to score a visit to the White House yet, but we
hear they might finally meet this fall during the United Nations General
Assembly. It's like setting up a date through your best friend.
But wait, there's more! Two far-right members of Netanyahu's gang, Itamar Ben
Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have had their share of snubs from the Biden team.
It's like they're not on the guest list for the coolest party in town.
Now, the grand finale – the U.S. is trying to patch things up between Israel
and Saudi Arabia. Imagine being the relationship counselor for two feuding
neighbors who can't agree on whose dog is barking too loud. Top U.S. advisors
Brett McGurk and Barbara Leaf even flew to Saudi Arabia for this diplomatic
showdown.
Saudi Arabia is asking for some big favors in return for making nice with
Israel. They want security guarantees from the U.S., help with their civilian
nuclear program, and fewer restrictions on buying American weapons. That's
like asking your neighbor to mow your lawn, fix your car, and lend you their
BBQ grill.
But hey, the fun doesn't stop there. Jack Lew might face a bumpy ride in the
Senate as well. Those Republican lawmakers are ready to grill him like a
Sunday barbecue over his role in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. With the
Democrats holding a slim majority, Lew might need to make friends on both
sides of the aisle, or this could be as entertaining as a political sitcom.
So, there you have it. Jack Lew, the man with more political experience than
you can shake a stick at, is headed to Israel in the middle of a diplomatic
soap opera. Will he bring some much-needed comic relief to the situation, or
will the drama continue? Stay tuned, folks! News20-4.com is your
one-stop-shop for all the political theater and international intrigue.
