President Isaac Herzog expressed shock and sorrow over the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, calling him a 'true leader of the U.S.-Israel partnership' and a 'moral beacon.' The statement is the latest in a wave of Israeli tributes to the South Carolina Republican, whose death was confirmed earlier Sunday.
President Isaac Herzog on Sunday eulogized Senator Lindsey Graham, calling him a 'true leader of the U.S.-Israel partnership' and a 'moral beacon.' Herzog's statement, which expressed shock and pain over Graham's sudden death, is the latest in a series of tributes from Israeli officials and public figures since the senator's passing was confirmed earlier Sunday.
As The Zioneer reported, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, and Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan were among those who issued statements mourning Graham, a longtime pro-Israel stalwart in the U.S. Senate. Graham, a South Carolina Republican, was 71.
Graham's office confirmed his death from a sudden illness on Sunday morning. The senator was a cornerstone of pro-Israel advocacy in Washington, known for his unwavering support for Israeli security and his efforts to counter Iranian influence.
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