Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump called Graham a true American patriot after the South Carolina senator died at 71 from a brief and sudden illness.
- On Sunday, Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," ending his Senate career that began in 2002.
- President Donald Trump released a statement calling Graham "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known," despite their 2016 presidential sparring.
- Israeli leaders mourned the loss, with President Isaac Herzog calling Graham a "beacon of moral clarity" and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir describing him as "one of its greatest friends."
- Defense Minister Israel Katz and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised Graham's "unwavering" support for Israel, while Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan noted his position as a "declared friend of Samaria."
- Under South Carolina law, Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the vacant Senate seat until the next general election, maintaining state representation.
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NATO, Ukraine and Israel leaders honour Lindsey Graham's ally-first legacy
Leaders across NATO, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham after his death. Their messages highlighted his enduring influence on support for allies, sanctions on Russia and the US-Israel partnership.
The death of Senator Lindsey Graham could shake up American politics. Donald Trump loses a loyal supporter and the outcome of the South Carolina election is no longer as certain.
US President Trump expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, honoring him as a great patriot, Netanyahu called Graham a "great friend" of Israel
Famous for his work on foreign policy, the senator defended the war in Iraq and, in recent years, urged the Trump and Biden administrations to support Kiev's fight against the Russian invasion.
The politician died at 71 years of age as a result of a brief and sudden illness on the evening of Saturday 11 July. Donald Trump paid tribute to him.
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Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
Leaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend, partner and advocate of trans-Atlantic relations on Sunday, praising a figure who was a constant presence on the global foreign policy scene before…
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