The Knesset held a moment of silence Wednesday evening for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a longtime friend of Israel, according to reports. The tribute followed an announcement by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
The Knesset observed a moment of silence Wednesday evening in memory of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), a staunch supporter of the U.S.-Israel alliance. The tribute came after Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced the remembrance during the plenary session, as The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday.
Graham, who died suddenly on Sunday, was eulogized by a broad spectrum of Israeli leaders, including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, who described him as one of Israel's greatest friends and a courageous ally against Iran and terrorism. The Zioneer noted in a Sunday reflection that Graham was a rational voice in a changing Republican Party.
No further details on the parliamentary proceedings were immediately available.
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