Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday released the full text of his eulogy for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, writing that 'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends, America has lost a great patriot, and I have lost a dear friend.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday at 10:37 Jerusalem released the full text of his eulogy for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling him a 'dear friend' and writing that 'the security of Israel and America are inseparable.' The full text follows a wave of tributes from Israeli leaders that began earlier Sunday.
The Zioneer's ongoing coverage of the story has tracked the rapid succession of statements. At 10:34, Netanyahu recalled his last meeting with Graham, saying he told him he was a great friend. At 10:39, the initial reports of the eulogy and Trump's tribute were published, alongside a version that raised questions about the cause of death after the IRGC's recent call for Graham's assassination. The full text of the eulogy, released at 10:37, provides the most detailed account of Netanyahu's personal relationship with the senator.
As The Zioneer reported, President Trump, President Herzog, Foreign Minister Katz, and Shas chairman Deri all expressed grief. The Senate confirmed Graham's death earlier Sunday; he was 71. The IRGC threat, reported days before, has not been linked to the death, and the official cause remains unconfirmed.
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- DevelopingIsrael Katz eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'True friend of Israel, one of its strongest supporters'
- StrongTrump releases full statement on Lindsey Graham's death: 'One of the greatest senators I've ever known'
- DevelopingPresident Herzog eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'Shocked and pained' by sudden death
- DevelopingPM's circle examines Netanyahu attending Senator Graham's funeral
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