Key facts
- US Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday evening at age 71.
- Graham's death was attributed to a brief and sudden illness.
- He was a Republican representing South Carolina.
- Graham was a staunch supporter of Israel and advocated for military intervention against Iran.
- Graham was an ally of President Donald Trump.
- Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offered condolences.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican representing South Carolina, died on Saturday evening at the age of 71. His office confirmed his passing, attributing it to a "brief and sudden illness." Graham was known for his staunch support of Israel and advocacy for military intervention against Iran, and was a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. He had recently visited Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a drone manufacturer. Following his death, Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, Defense Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, offered condolences, remembering Graham as a dear friend and strong supporter of Israel.