Mark Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel, eulogized the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) as a hero who supported Israel in nearly every situation, especially during the recent fighting against Iran. Graham's death was confirmed earlier Sunday by his office and official X account, triggering a wave of Israeli tributes from across the political spectrum.
The Republican Party in Israel chairman Mark Zell on Sunday called the late Sen. Lindsey Graham a hero, in a new tribute to the South Carolina Republican whose death was confirmed earlier that morning. Zell, a prominent Israeli attorney, said Graham 'supported us in almost every situation, especially recently in the fight against Iran.'
Graham's death at age 71 from a sudden illness was officially confirmed by his office and his personal X account around 09:10 Jerusalem time. The senator was a cornerstone of pro-Israel advocacy in the U.S. Senate, known for his uncompromising stance against the Iranian regime and his efforts to strengthen regional normalization. As The Zioneer reported throughout the morning, the news drew eulogies from Israeli leaders including Foreign Minister Israel Katz, Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, and Samaria regional council head Yossi Dagan, among others.
Zell, who leads the Israeli branch of the U.S. Republican Party, framed Graham's legacy in terms of his stalwart support for Israel's security needs, particularly during the current military campaign against Iran. The senator visited Israel frequently and was a vocal advocate for the Jewish state in Washington. No further details about funeral arrangements or memorial events have been announced.
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