Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham
His death prompted condolences from U.S. and foreign leaders, while South Carolina will appoint a temporary replacement under state law.
- 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.
199 Articles
199 Articles
'Lindsey was a true defender of freedom', wrote Volodimir Zelenski after the death of Senator Graham, one of Ukraine's strongest allies on the Capitol.
Trump had backed Lindsey Graham's re-election campaign for the November mid-term elections in which one-third of the Senate will be renewed
Senior Lithuanian officials expressed condolences over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham.
After the death of the well-known U.S. Senator Graham, politicians have honored the Republican worldwide. The 71-year-old had died after a short and sudden illness. He was still in Ukraine on Friday.
Meghan McCain Mourns ‘Charming’ Lindsey Graham After His Death at 71 Amid ‘Complex’ Friendship
Meghan McCain issued a solemn tribute to late senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71. “The first time I met Lindsey Graham, I was 11 years old in a hotel lobby and he had just attended a political event with my dad,” Meghan, 41, wrote via X on Sunday, July 12, referring to […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
