Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner Monday evening for the late Senator Lindsey Graham at a non-kosher restaurant in Washington, according to Israeli media reports.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a memorial dinner Monday evening honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham at a non-kosher restaurant in Washington, according to Israeli media reports. The choice of a non-kosher venue drew attention, as Netanyahu is known for strictly observing kashrut, and his office has not commented on the matter. The dinner took place as part of Netanyahu's high-stakes visit to Washington for a summit with President Donald Trump, with Iran at the top of the agenda.
The Zioneer reported on Sunday (13:09 Jerusalem) that the dinner included senior administration officials and members of Congress, and that the Graham family expressed a commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening the US-Israel alliance. The Prime Minister's Office later confirmed the attendance, stating that Netanyahu spoke with Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordon, and delivered remarks calling Graham a "great patriot" and "one of Israel's greatest friends." Earlier reports had indicated the dinner was held at the Graham family home.
Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly on July 12, was a towering figure in the US-Israel strategic alliance. As The Zioneer previously reported (Jul 12), his passing was met with profound mourning in Israel, and Netanyahu described him as "one of the greatest friends" the Jewish state has ever known. The dinner was part of a series of events honoring Graham, whose funeral and memorial services were held in Washington and South Carolina.
The reason for choosing a non-kosher venue remains unclear, and no official explanation has been provided. The report is based on Israeli media outlets and has not been independently confirmed by The Zioneer.
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