Ariel Sander, head of the Republican Party's staff in Israel, said Sunday evening that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) was a cross-sector figure and an advocate for Israel, according to Channel 14 News. The statement joins a wave of Israeli tributes following Graham's sudden death earlier Sunday.
Ariel Sander, head of the Republican Party's staff in Israel, eulogized the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Sunday evening, calling him a cross-sector figure and a steadfast advocate for Israel. The remarks were reported by Channel 14 News.
Graham, 71, died suddenly earlier Sunday after a brief illness, as confirmed by his office and official X account. His death prompted a wave of tributes from Israeli officials across the political spectrum, including Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, and former ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter. Earlier Sunday, Mark Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel, also praised Graham as a hero in the fight against Iran.
The outpouring underscores Graham's status as a pivotal pro-Israel voice in the U.S. Senate, where he was a leading advocate for confronting Iranian aggression and expanding regional normalization. Sander's tribute, from a senior Republican Party figure in Israel, reflects the deep ties between the Israeli right and Graham's policy legacy.
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