The late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spent his final weeks laying the groundwork for a new push for Israeli-Saudi normalization, according to journalist Barak Ravid, who spoke with Graham in multiple conversations. Graham joked about needing to accomplish the normalization before he could die.
Barak Ravid reports that Senator Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71, spent his final weeks working on a new initiative for Israeli-Saudi normalization. The report, which cites multiple conversations with Graham, reveals that the late senator saw normalization as a key priority. The report adds a new dimension to the existing coverage of Graham's death and his legacy as a staunch pro-Israel ally. Earlier Sunday, The Zioneer reported eulogies from Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israeli Ambassador Leiter.
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