N12's Yaron Avraham reports that during a memorial dinner in Washington on Monday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the family of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who expressed their commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening the US-Israel alliance. The dinner included senior administration officials and members of Congress.
N12's Yaron Avraham reports that during a memorial dinner in Washington on Monday evening, the family of the late Senator Lindsey Graham expressed their commitment to fighting antisemitism and strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended the dinner.
The Zioneer has covered the Prime Minister's Washington visit since its announcement. On Sunday, Netanyahu said he would travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump and attend Graham's funeral. On Monday, he departed, citing Iran and expanding peace as top priorities. That evening, he and Sara attended the memorial dinner at Graham's home. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed Tuesday that the dinner included senior administration officials and members of Congress, and that Netanyahu spoke with Graham's sister Darline Graham Nordon, praising Graham as a "great patriot" and "one of Israel's greatest friends." The latest N12 report adds the family's pledge.
As The Zioneer reported, Graham was a longstanding friend of Israel, and his death was mourned in Jerusalem. Netanyahu's visit also includes a meeting with President Trump after the funeral, scheduled for Tuesday following Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The funeral is being held in Washington today.
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