Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday mourned the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling him 'a great friend of Israel' and 'a dear friend of mine.' Netanyahu's statement is the latest in a wave of Israeli tributes to the senator, whose death was confirmed earlier Sunday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday eulogized U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling him 'a great friend of Israel' and expressing personal grief. 'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a dear friend,' Netanyahu said in a statement.
The prime minister's tribute joins a wave of Israeli eulogies following the confirmation of Graham's death earlier Sunday. President Isaac Herzog, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and other senior officials also expressed shock and sorrow. As The Zioneer reported, Graham passed away at 71 after a sudden illness.
Graham was a staunch ally of Israel, known for his hawkish stance on Iran and his close ties with both Israeli and American leaders. Netanyahu's statement highlighted the senator's understanding that 'the security of Israel and America are intertwined.'
The cause of death has not been officially released, but Graham's office confirmed his passing earlier Sunday.
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