Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of American Senator Lindsey Graham. Netanyahu described Graham as a great man of Israel and a dear friend, saying his passing was a great loss for both Israel and the United States.
tel aviv [इज़राइल]July 12 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) condoled the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a staunch supporter of Israel. Netanyahu recalled that Graham was a great friend of Israel.
Netanyahu called Israel’s biggest friend
In a post on X, he said, “Sarah and I join the American people in mourning the passing of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. In our recent meeting, I said, ‘Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a dear friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey.’ Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America were inseparable. He dedicated his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance, and standing up for the free world. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a dear friend. Our hearts go out to Lindsay’s family and the American people during this difficult time. May his values and initiatives guide us towards victory and peace, and may his memory always remain a blessing.” Sarah and I join the American people in mourning the passing of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. At our recent meeting, I said, “Lindsay is a great friend of Israel and a dear friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsay.” Lindsay understood that security… pic.twitter.com/JG2mUUAfFT — Benjamin Netanyahu — بنیمین NETAHANIU (@netanyahu) July 12, 2026
Earlier in the day, Graham died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said Sunday.
In a statement, Graham’s office said the family of the Republican senator from South Carolina has asked for privacy during this difficult time. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness. Senator Graham’s family appreciates the prayers at this time and requests privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” the statement said.
Senator Graham said in May this year that any potential deal with Tehran in the Middle East crisis should not include any restrictions on Israel’s military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah. “On a separate front, I believe we should allow Israel to neutralize the threats posed by continued Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon. Parts of Israel are uninhabitable due to Hezbollah’s missile and rocket fire.”
Concern over the health of leaders in American politics
However, the Trump government has recently been battling age-related problems, as earlier on July 6, Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican and former majority leader of Kentucky, was hospitalized on June 14, The New York Times reported. The administration has been operating with little explanation on the health status of its members.
According to the New York Times, Republican Representative Thomas H. Kean Jr., representing a key swing district of New Jersey, disappeared for 117 days and missed more than 100 votes in the House, after which he gave his voters an explanation: that he had been hospitalized to be treated for depression.
Kay Granger, a Texas Republican who once led the powerful Appropriations Committee, had missed a House vote for months. Later, her son told the media, as quoted by The New York Times, that she was experiencing “dementia issues”.
Even US President Donald Trump criticized New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman after she questioned her physical and cognitive fitness during an appearance on MS Now, and warned that she would “pay a price” when her billion-dollar lawsuit against the Times reaches court, The Hill reported. Questions are being raised about Trump’s health after a series of high-profile gaffes and gaffes.
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