Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer on Sunday eulogized the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling him 'one of the greatest friends Israel ever had' and praising his decades of legislative achievements and unwavering support for the U.S.-Israel alliance. Dermer said Graham understood that Israel's enemies are America's enemies, and that his death is a 'terrible loss' to both countries and to all who cherish freedom.
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer issued a lengthy eulogy on Sunday for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died Saturday night at age 71 after a sudden illness. Dermer described himself as 'deeply shocked' by the news and placed Graham among the greatest pro-Israel senators in American history.
Dermer highlighted Graham's legislative achievements and his understanding that 'Israel's enemies are America's enemies,' arguing that the U.S.-Israel alliance helped secure the Middle East and pave the way for peace. He praised Graham's combination of principle and pragmatism, which allowed him to bridge partisan divides.
The eulogy joins a wave of tributes from Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, as well as American figures. Dermer's statement is the latest in a series of Israeli official reactions to Graham's death, which was confirmed earlier Sunday by his office.
- DevelopingIsrael Katz eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'True friend of Israel, one of its strongest supporters'
- DevelopingShas chairman Aryeh Deri eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'One of the greatest friends of Israel'
- StrongYossi Dagan eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'A true friend of Israel and the settlement in Samaria'
- StrongNetanyahu: Lindsey Graham was 'a true friend and ally, the world lost an amazing person'
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