Former Israeli ambassador to the US Mike Herzog said Monday that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham was one of Israel's greatest friends, according to Channel 14 News. Herzog noted that Graham initiated legislation for Israel and expressed uncertainty about who will fill his role.
Former Israeli ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog on Monday morning paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling him 'one of our greatest friends' and expressing uncertainty about who will fill his role. Herzog, who served as ambassador in Washington, said he knew Graham well and that the senator had initiated legislation beneficial to Israel. The statement was reported by Channel 14 News.
Herzog's tribute joins a wave of Israeli eulogies for Graham that began on Sunday following his sudden death. Israeli officials including Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and Ambassador to Washington Yechiel Leiter have all paid tribute to Graham, as The Zioneer reported. Graham, a longtime Republican senator, was known for his strong pro-Israel stance and his close ties with Israeli leaders.
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