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Amichai Stein recounts meetings with Lindsey Graham in wake of senator's death

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 10:10
Amichai Stein recounts meetings with Lindsey Graham in wake of senator's death

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Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) shared personal reflections on Sunday, recalling his meetings with the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), whom he described as a firm opponent of Iran, a tireless advocate for regional normalization, and a friend of Israel who did not shy away from criticizing when needed, out of love.

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Amichai Stein (i24NEWS), an Israeli journalist who covered the U.S. and Israeli affairs, shared personal reflections on Sunday following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away from a sudden illness at age 71. Stein recounted meeting and speaking with Graham on several occasions, describing him as holding a firm stance against Iran, working around the clock for regional normalization, and being unafraid to criticize Israel out of love when necessary. The reflection comes as Israeli and American figures continue to pay tribute to Graham, a stalwart pro-Israel voice in the Senate for decades. As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Graham's office confirmed his death. Prior tributes included Israeli media figure Doron Kadush, who called Graham 'the most pro-Israel figure in the US leadership.' Graham's legacy includes his hawkish Iran policy, his role in promoting the Abraham Accords, and his close ties with President Trump.

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