Sean Hannity, in his eulogy at the memorial dinner for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, said that Graham was 'amazed' that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the long journey to attend, according to N12. Hannity said Graham loved Netanyahu, the State of Israel, and the people of Israel, seeing Israel as one of America's most consistent and loyal allies.
Fox News host Sean Hannity, speaking at the memorial dinner for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday evening, said that Graham was 'amazed' that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the long journey to Washington to attend. Hannity described Netanyahu's leadership as making Israel 'one of the most consistent and loyal allies' of the United States.
The dinner, held in Washington, was attended by Netanyahu and his wife Sara, as The Zioneer reported on Sunday (Jul 26). During the event, Netanyahu spoke with Graham's family, who expressed their commitment to fighting antisemitism and strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance. The prime minister also delivered remarks, calling Graham 'a great patriot' and 'one of Israel's greatest friends.'
Netanyahu's visit to Washington included a White House meeting with President Trump, with the prime minister stating that Iran and expanding the circle of peace were top priorities. The trip was originally scheduled to attend Graham's funeral, as The Zioneer reported on Sunday (Jul 12) when Netanyahu issued a eulogy calling Graham 'a true friend and ally.'
Graham, who died July 12 at age 71, was a senior Republican voice in the Senate and a key strategic bridge between the U.S. and Israel. President Trump ordered flags at half-staff in his honor, as The Zioneer reported. The memorial dinner saw a gathering of senior administration officials and members of Congress.
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