U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham issued a statement thanking the IDF and all involved in the elimination of a Hezbollah operative holding the "Golan file," whom he described as having American blood on his hands and a bounty on his head for attacking U.S. soldiers. Graham's remarks came against the backdrop of reported tension between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over the scope of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, according to the statement.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) issued a statement at 22:43 Jerusalem time thanking the Israel Defense Forces and all parties involved in the killing of a Hezbollah operative described as holding the "Golan file." Graham characterized the operative as having American blood on his hands and carrying a bounty for attacking U.S. soldiers. "America has no better friend than Israel," Graham wrote. "We share common values and common enemies. Israel is a blessing to America's national security."
The statement comes amid reported tensions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the scope and public posture of Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Graham, a senior Republican and prominent pro-Israel voice in the Senate, has previously expressed support for robust Israeli action against Hezbollah. As The Zioneer reported at 21:58 Jerusalem, Graham earlier questioned U.S. restraint as Hezbollah attacks forced evacuations in northern Israel, and at 21:12 Jerusalem, conservative commentator Mark Levin rebuked Trump's criticism of Israeli strikes. The White House has not yet issued a response to Graham's statement.
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