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.
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