Fox News host Sean Hannity, speaking at the memorial for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, delivered a direct message to Vice President JD Vance, emphasizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's presence and declaring Israel the United States' strongest and most stable ally, according to Ben Yaniv, head of The Zioneer's foreign desk.
The Zioneer's foreign desk reports that Fox News host Sean Hannity delivered a direct message to Vice President JD Vance during the memorial for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, declaring Israel the United States' strongest and most stable ally and emphasizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's presence at the event. According to Ben Yaniv, head of the foreign desk, Hannity singled out Vance in his remarks, making the case for Israel's centrality to US strategic interests.
Earlier Sunday, The Zioneer reported that Hannity eulogized Graham at the memorial dinner, calling him a friend of Israel and praising Netanyahu's journey to Washington for the funeral. The thread of reports from that evening shows that Hannity told Netanyahu that Graham was thrilled he made the long journey, called Netanyahu a friend of 30 years, and said Israel has been the most loyal US ally under his leadership. The new report adds that Hannity also directly addressed Vice President Vance, further underscoring the alliance's importance.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the broader context of the visit: Senator Graham, who died on July 12, was a pillar of the US-Israel alliance, and Prime Minister Netanyahu's trip to Washington included a meeting with President Trump and participation in Graham's funeral and memorial events. The memorial dinner included senior administration officials and members of Congress.
The exact wording of Hannity's address to Vance and the full context of the exchange remain unconfirmed, as the account is based on the desk's own reporting from a single source.
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