Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. A prominent figure in American politics, Graham was known for his long tenure in the Senate and his staunch support for Israel and hawkish foreign policy.
Why it matters
Graham's death creates a vacancy in the US Senate and removes a significant voice in Republican foreign policy and defense strategy.
The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US Senator Lindsey Graham was a staunch ally of Israel [File: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters] Published On 12 Jul 2026 12 Jul 2026 Lindsey Graham , a prominent Republican senator in the United States and a key ally of President Donald Trump, has died aged 71.
Graham passed away on Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness, the communications director for his office said in a post on X early Sunday.
“Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period,” his office added.
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