Chuck Hagel 's nomination has been criticized on issue of support for Israel . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve his confirmation by a vote of 11-9, with one senator voting against the nomination. He says critics of Hagel are grasping at straws to question his views . Azriel : In numerous encounters , I was enthralled with the depth of his knowledge , the strength of his convictions , the integrity of his character and the honesty in his search for peace . Critics are wrong to hurl charges of anti-Semitism against Hagel .
Chuck Hagel 's nomination has been criticized on issue of support for Israel . The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to approve his confirmation by a vote of 11-9, with one senator voting against the nomination. He says critics of Hagel are grasping at straws to question his views . Azriel : Critics are wrong to hurl charges of anti-Semitism against Hagel .