Biden nominates former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as ambassador to Israel amid tensions over judicial overhaul

President Biden has nominated Jack Lew, who served as Treasury Secretary under Obama, to be ambassador to Israel.
Lew's extensive government experience is expected to aid the confirmation process, but some Republicans are pushing back over his involvement with the Iran nuclear deal.
Tensions persist between the Biden administration and Israeli PM Netanyahu's government over issues like settlements and judicial reforms.
As ambassador, Lew may be involved in U.S. efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia
Lew would replace outgoing ambassador Thomas Nides at a sensitive time in U.S.-Israel relations.