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Netanyahu says Israel lost 'one of its greatest friends' with death of Lindsey Graham

Graham’s office announced that he died after a brief and sudden illness.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 4, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026
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Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at 71 after what his office called a brief and sudden illness. Tributes from U.S. and Israeli leaders recalled his influence and strong support for Israel and Ukraine.

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U.S. senator from South Carolina whose death is reported

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President who paid tribute to Graham and had a past political relationship with him

Former U.S. president mentioned in connection with Graham’s foreign-policy appeals

ALSO MENTIONED  Barack Obama, Former U.S. president mentioned in connection with Graham’s criticism of his foreign policy; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister who praised Graham; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor who praised Graham; Isaac Herzog, Israeli president who paid tribute to Graham; Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian president who acknowledged Graham’s support for Ukraine

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Lindsey Graham's Death Leaves South Carolina Senate Vacancy

Outlets agree that Lindsey Graham died, leaving a vacancy in South Carolina’s Senate seat. Coverage also reports an interim appointment and a process to select a successor for the election. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump’s stated interest in a possible interim replacement; one also highlights a poll in Graham’s Senate race. Center outlets mainly explain how the vacancy will be filled. Right-leaning outlets also cover succession, pairing it with tributes and reactions; some present passage of a bill Graham supported as a way to honor him.

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