Israeli media figure Doron Kadush described the late Senator Lindsey Graham as 'the most pro-Israel figure in the US leadership,' praising his deep love for Israel and his role advising President Trump on Israeli interests. Kadush said Israel owes him a great debt. Graham's death was confirmed earlier Sunday by his office.
A new tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham is circulating on Sunday morning, with Israeli media figure Doron Kadush describing him as 'the most pro-Israel figure in the US leadership.' Speaking at 09:14 Jerusalem, Kadush praised Graham's deep personal commitment to Israel and his role advising President Trump, saying Graham 'whispered in Trump's ear many times on behalf of Israel' and that Israel owes him a great debt. The tribute follows the earlier confirmation of Graham's death from a rapid illness at age 71, as The Zioneer reported.
All published updates on the story appeared at 09:07 Jerusalem, beginning with an initial report of Graham's death. Within minutes, The Zioneer published successive updates: the office's confirmation of the death, the cause as a rapid illness, and a separate tribute from Israeli right-wing media honoring Graham as 'the clearest and strongest voice in the Senate against Iran and for Israel.' The Kadush tribute adds a personal perspective from a prominent Israeli media figure.
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, was a cornerstone of pro-Israel advocacy in the Senate and a vocal supporter of strikes on Iran. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, he won the South Carolina primary with 56.8% of the vote, backed by President Trump. He also occasionally differed with Trump on Iran policy, as reported on June 14. The Zioneer previously noted his assessment that Iran's capacity for another October 7 had been severely harmed.
No further details on the circumstances of Graham's death have emerged beyond the initial confirmation of a rapid illness. The Kadush tribute, while reflecting a personal view, is not an official Israeli government statement. The story remains developing.
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- DevelopingShas chairman Aryeh Deri eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'One of the greatest friends of Israel'
- StrongRepublican Party in Israel chairman Zell: Lindsey Graham was a hero, especially in fight against Iran
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