Day after blocking Democrats from fast-tracking diplomat-turned-banker's nomination, Republicans forgo their objections, allowing Nides to be confirmed via voice vote

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'

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

Biden's pick Tom Nides faces Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urges two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, declares Jerusalem is Israeli capital

Wednesday hearing expected to go smoothly for Tom Nides, who has been holding talks with lawmakers from both parties and is not facing opposition

Shapiro will report to US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley, who is looking to include diverse spectrum of opinions on matter; he'll split time between Washington and Jerusalem

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Jewish banking executive has decades-long government experience; described as a friend of Israel, he has objected to congressional attempts to limit UNRWA, UNESCO

Former State Dept. official with ties to Blinken and Obama still needs to be confirmed by Senate, though no major opposition expected

Potential position said likely to involve diplomatic relations resulting from Israel's normalization agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco