The Zioneer reflects on the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling his death a 'huge loss' for Israel. Graham was one of the few figures truly in President Trump's inner circle, and his absence leaves a 'void that will be very hard to fill,' the editorial writes.
The Zioneer's editorial desk on Sunday published a reflection on the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), calling his death a 'huge loss' for Israel at this critical juncture. The editorial notes that Graham was one of the few figures who truly had President Trump's ear, and that his absence leaves a 'void that will be very hard to fill.'
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Graham's death was confirmed by his office at 09:10 Jerusalem, and by his official X account at 09:32. President Trump released a statement calling Graham 'one of the greatest senators I've ever known.' Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a full eulogy, calling him a 'dear friend.' President Herzog and Foreign Minister Katz also paid tribute.
The editorial highlights Graham's exceptional moral clarity and his unwavering support for Israel, stating that the circle of people truly in Trump's inner circle who were '100% on our side' was narrow, and that Graham's departure leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill. The Zioneer's analysis situates the loss at a time when Israel faces critical strategic challenges.
3 developments
- DevelopingIsrael Katz eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'True friend of Israel, one of its strongest supporters'
- StrongLindsey Graham in March: 'I will be with Israel until our dying day'
- StrongYossi Dagan eulogizes Lindsey Graham: 'A true friend of Israel and the settlement in Samaria'
- StrongRepublican Party in Israel chairman Zell: Lindsey Graham was a hero, especially in fight against Iran
Source and signal
- Internal intake