Fox News host Sean Hannity, speaking at the memorial dinner for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Graham was thrilled Netanyahu made the long journey to Washington. Hannity called Netanyahu a friend of 30 years and said Israel has been the most loyal US ally under his leadership.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner in Washington for the late Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday evening, following Netanyahu's meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump. During the dinner, Fox News host Sean Hannity delivered a eulogy, praising Graham as a great friend of Israel. Hannity addressed Netanyahu directly, saying Graham would have been thrilled that the Prime Minister made the long journey to Washington. "He loved you, he loved the State of Israel, and he loved the people of Israel," Hannity said, according to Israeli media reports. Hannity also called Netanyahu a friend of 30 years and stated that under his leadership, Israel has been the most loyal and consistent ally of the United States.
The dinner was attended by senior administration officials and members of Congress, as well as Graham's family. Netanyahu was seen in a warm conversation with Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordon, and other family members, the Prime Minister's Office said. The event highlighted the close personal and strategic ties between the Israeli leadership and American allies who have been instrumental in supporting Israel's security and diplomatic standing.
As The Zioneer reported, Netanyahu also held a lengthy conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the event.
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