Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner Monday evening in Washington for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Netanyahu called Graham 'a great patriot' and 'one of Israel's greatest friends.' The dinner was part of the premier's Washington visit, which also included a White House meeting with President Trump, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner Monday evening in Washington for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, hosted by the Prime Minister's Office. The dinner was attended by Graham's family, including his sister Darline Graham Nordon, as well as senior administration officials and members of Congress.
During the evening, Netanyahu spoke warmly with Nordon and other attendees, who highlighted Graham's exceptional legacy and their shared commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance. Netanyahu said: 'America has lost a great patriot. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends and supporters. And I have lost a dear friend.'
The dinner was part of Netanyahu's diplomatic visit to Washington, which also included a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
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