President Joe Biden has chosen Jack Lew, an Orthodox Jew, as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.

President Joe Biden has chosen Orthodox Jew Jack Lew to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is the front-runner to be the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, according to sources.

The Biden administration is in the process of selecting the next U.S. ambassador to Israel, despite expectations that the nomination would be delayed until after the 2024 elections.