The Prime Minister's Office said Tuesday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a dinner Monday night in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham in Washington. The event was attended by members of the Graham family, senior administration officials, and members of Congress. Netanyahu spoke, saying 'America lost a great patriot. Israel lost one of its greatest friends and supporters. And I lost a dear friend.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner in Washington on Monday evening honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away recently. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the event on Tuesday evening.
According to the PMO statement, the dinner was attended by members of Graham's family, senior U.S. administration officials, and members of Congress. Netanyahu spoke warmly with Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordon, and other attendees, who praised Graham's legacy and reaffirmed their commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Netanyahu said at the event: 'America lost a great patriot. Israel lost one of its greatest friends and supporters. And I lost a dear friend. Lindsey was wholly committed to the security of the United States, the security of Israel, and the relentless fight against antisemitism. I will miss him very much, and we will all miss him very much.'
The dinner took place during Netanyahu's current visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and other regional issues. The Zioneer previously reported on the Prime Minister's departure and the strategic objectives of the summit.
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