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Lindsey Graham, one of Israel’s strongest US Senate allies, dies at 71

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July 12, 2026

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The US Republican senator died of a sudden illness, his office said. He was 71.

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘1.4 Billion People, We Have Tremendous Support There’: Benjamin Netanyahu Cites India To Counter JD Vance’s ‘US Israel’s Only Ally’ Remark (Watch Video)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) cited India as one of Israel's strongest supporters while rejecting US Vice President JD Vance's remark that Israel should avoid criticising its only powerful ally, the United States.

India TV News

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· Jul 6, 2026

'We have some other friends, like India': Netanyahu rejects JD Vance's 'US Israel's only ally' remark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited India as one of Israel's strongest supporters while pushing back against US Vice President JD Vance's remark that Israel should avoid criticising its only powerful ally, the United States.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

'No better friend than him': Netanyahu, other Israeli leaders mourn Lindsey Graham's death

Lindsey Graham was one of Israel's strongest supporters. He consistently backed military aid and would defend the country's continuous wars on Iran and Gaza.

World Israel News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Poll: Record number of American voters say US is too pro-Israel

According to new poll, just 20 of Americans have a favorable view of Netanyahu. The post Poll: Record number of American voters say US is too pro-Israel appeared first on World Israel News.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why Lindsey Graham ‘Went Ballistic’ When Israel Tried To Turn Down Billions In U.S. Aid

THE BREAKDOWN: Following the sudden death of South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham at age 71 on July 11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that the lawmaker once fiercely rejected a proposal to taper U.S. military aid to Israel down to zero. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed Sunday morning that the late U.S. Senator [] Why Lindsey Graham ‘Went Ballistic’ When Israel Tried To Turn Down Billions In U.S. Aid

Haaretz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Americans souring on Israel – but not warming to Palestinians, Pew Poll finds

Americans now favor Israelis and Palestinians almost evenly, while continuing to dislike their leaderships. About 58 percent of Democrats say the U.S. is 'too supportive' of Israel, up from 45 percent in early 2024

JFeed

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· Jul 12, 2026

"We Lost a Beloved Friend": Trump, Netanyahu Mourn Senator Lindsey Graham After Sudden Death

Senator Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and staunch Israel defender, dies at 71 after sudden illness. Trump, Netanyahu mourn.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

'One of Israel's greatest friends': Israeli politicians eulogize Senator Lindsey Graham

Graham's death was announced on Sunday by his office on social media.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Netanyahu Disagrees with Vance’s ‘US Only Ally’ Remark

In an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagrees with US Vice President JD Vance’s “US only powerful ally” remark, saying that while US President Donald Trump remains Israel’s “greatest friend,” Israel also has “some other friends, like a small country called India.” He adds: “We have tremendous support there.” #Netanyahu

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

Netanyahu reveals explosive final exchange with Lindsey Graham before US Senator's 'sudden' death at 71

Netanyahu reveals explosive final exchange with Lindsey Graham before US Senator's 'sudden' death at 71

CNN

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· Jul 13, 2026

How the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham is felt on the world stage

After the sudden death of US Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C), world leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are mourning the relationship they had with the senator who was well known on the global stage. CNN’s Oren Liebermann reports.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Israeli forces injure Palestinian, detain 17 in West Bank raids

Journalist among those detained in Israeli raids, mayor says

India News Network

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· Jul 5, 2026

Netanyahu Highlights Relationships Beyond US Amid Remarks from Vance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts Israel's friendships, acknowledging India's role after a call on the US as its sole ally.

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Almost half of Muslim Americans hold favorable views of Hamas

Almost half of Muslim Americans support the terror group Hamas, while views of Israelis have soured since 2022 amongst Republicans and Democrats, a bombshell new poll found The startling survey also found that young Americans of all religions are now far more likely to hold favorable views of Palestinians over Israelis, marking a drastic change []...Click to read more

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Photo] Five young Israeli soldiers were killed in battle in southern Lebanon last weekend.Ser [...]

Five young Israeli soldiers were killed in battle in southern Lebanon last weekend.Sergeant Nave HavshushLieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben SimhonSergeant Yoav KleinSergeant Liav KababiaStaff Sergeant Nir Ben AriThey gave their lives defending the people of Israel from terror.May their memory be a blessing. May their families know no more sorrow. And may the sacrifice of these brave men never be forgotten.

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

‘America lost a great patriot, Israel lost champion’: Netanyahu mourns Lindsey Graham’s death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as a great patriot, a steadfast supporter of Israel, and a close personal friend.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Immature’: JD Vance's Israel rhetoric exposed amid US-Iran deal debate

Independent Women’s Forum Senior Fellow Qanta Ahmed discussed US Vice President JD Vance’s recent remarks about Israeli politicians who have criticised the US-Iran peace deal. “All of the US investment in Israel's weapons research and development comes back and benefits the United States first,” Dr Ahmed told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “Vance’s attitudes are really stinging and have offended a huge part of American voters that are pro-Israel that are Jewish. “If anything, this has exposed Vice President Vance's own politics or his immaturity, so that was not an appreciated comment."

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Your spirit is tremendous': Moving meeting between Netanyahu and wounded troops

Visiting wounded IDF soldiers at Rambam Hospital, Prime Minister Netanyahu praised their resilience and said Israel is more united than it appears.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Four Palestinians killed, 33 injured in Israeli violations in West Bank

Four Palestinians killed, 33 injured in Israeli violations in West Bank

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Israel has lost one of its greatest friends': Netanyahu mourns Lindsey Graham

I have lost a beloved friend, said the Israeli premier.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 25, 2026

Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank raid

Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank raid

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 5, 2026

Netanyahu rips anti-Israel ‘woke Right,’ rebuffs Vance’s ‘only powerful ally’ remark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the growing anti-Israel faction in the American Right on Sunday and answered Vice President JD Vance’s comment that the United States is Israel’s only powerful friend. In an interview on Fox News‘s The Sunday Briefing, Netanyahu pushed back against critics of Israel in the U.S., framing the Democratic Party []

The Cradle

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· Jul 7, 2026

Over one-third of US adults agree Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Poll

Forty percent of Jewish adults in the US view Israel’s current actions as justified, whereas 30 percent explicitly describe it as genocide

Free Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Israel Is a Liability, Not an Asset to the U.S.

Americans should know that the state of Israel is a liability, not an asset to the United States. Israel has pressured U.S. administrations since George W. Bush to fight its wars in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Iran under false pretenses—costing U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars and the lives of more than 5,000 American soldiers.

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇱🇺🇸 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel lost "one of its great [...]

JUST IN: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel lost one of its greatest friends following sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham.@BRICSNews

Russia Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children – UN report

A UN inquiry has found that Israeli forces have killed more than 20,000 Palestinian children and injured over 44,000 more since October 2023 Read Full Article at RT.com

The Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

Democrats more critical of support for Israel: Survey

A new poll shows that Democrats are increasingly likely to criticize the U.S. for its support of Israel and for not providing enough aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Associated Press-NORC poll released Tuesday found that 58 percent of Democrats believe the U.S. supports Israel too much, an increase from the 45 percent...

Irish News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US senate returns to Washington after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death

The prominent Republican was a key ally of US president Donald Trump.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Graham: A hawkish senator in graveyard of history

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Lindsey Graham was one of the foremost advocates of American military interventions in West Asia, the escalation of economic sanctions against Iran, and unconditional support for the Zionist regime.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent

Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent Several Palestinians were wounded on Saturday in an Israeli attack on Gaza City. According to the Wafa news agency, an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in western Gaza City, wounding several Palestinians, who were transferred to al-Shifa hospital for treatment.

All Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Pew poll: 13% of young Americans view Hamas favorably, declining support for Israel

Pew poll: 13 of young Americans view Hamas favorably, declining support for Israel

Vanguard News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’, says Trump

Washington is Israel's closest ally, but Trump has been publicly critical of Netanyahu in recent weeks after Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon threatened peace talks with Iran. The post Netanyahu ‘knows who the boss is’, says Trump appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Israel says several armed militants killed in southern Syria operation

Israel says several armed militants killed in southern Syria operation

NPR News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Shelling at night, gunfire by day in Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza

When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Breaking | Lebanese Ministry of Health: 4,247 killed, 12,195 wounded due to Israeli aggression on the country since March 2.

Breaking | Lebanese Ministry of Health: 4,247 killed, 12,195 wounded due to Israeli aggression on the country since March 2.

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