Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., next week to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump and attend the memorial service for the late Senator Lindsey Graham. According to Netanyahu's office, he will depart Israel on Monday, July 27, 2026, and meet with Trump the following day.

Graham’s communications director announced that the late senator's life and legacy will be commemorated on Tuesday, July 28, in Washington, D.C., and on Wednesday, July 29, in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina.

Netanyahu described Graham as "a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine," emphasizing their close relationship and shared commitment to the security of both Israel and the United States. He stated, "We have no better friend than Lindsey. Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable."

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee praised Graham's unwavering support for the US-Israel alliance, highlighting his conviction that this partnership benefits every American. Huckabee noted that threats to Israel, such as those posed by Iranian proxies, ultimately threaten America as well. This enduring alliance is grounded in shared Judeo-Christian values.

Meanwhile, military operations continue in the region. Central Command has conducted repeated airstrikes against Iranian military targets, while the Israel Defense Forces have been countering provocations from Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group based in Lebanon.

Netanyahu also paid tribute to Graham, saying, "Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend."

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