Republican senator and foreign policy hawk dies aged 71
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at age 71, drawing tributes from world leaders for his long-standing commitment to foreign policy and the US-Israel alliance. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed shock at the sudden loss of the influential legislator.
Why it matters
Graham's death removes a key architect of American foreign policy interventionism and a major figure in the current US-Israel diplomatic relationship.
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The article focuses on the political legacy and international reaction to his death, maintaining a respectful and objective tone.
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