Darline Graham met with Netanyahu during his US visit, vowed to continue standing with Israel
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At a glance
- Darline Graham, newly appointed U.S. Senator for South Carolina, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Graham vowed to continue her late brother Lindsey Graham's legacy of strong support for Israel.
- Netanyahu expressed deep appreciation for the late senator's friendship and allyship with Israel.
U.S. Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina has pledged to uphold her late brother Lindsey Graham's staunch support for Israel. Graham, who was appointed to the Senate in July following her brother's sudden death, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his recent visit to the United States.
According to Graham, she and her husband had a "really good conversation" with Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, during which they discussed Lindsey Graham's close friendship and alliance with Israel. Netanyahu reportedly emphasized his profound gratitude for the late senator's enduring support.
really good conversation
While Graham stated she had not yet discussed her specific relationship with Israel should she be elected, she affirmed to Netanyahu her commitment to continuing to stand with Israel. Lindsey Graham's funeral was held on July 28, where Netanyahu spoke of his personal and diplomatic relationship with the senator, calling him "a great patriot" and "one of Israel's greatest friends and supporters."
America has lost a great patriot. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends and supporters. And I have lost a dear friend.
Originally published by Jerusalem Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.