Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to travel to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with President Donald Trump and attend the memorial service of late Senator Lindsey Graham.
According to his office, Netanyahu will depart Israel on Monday and meet with Trump the following day.
The memorial service for Senator Graham is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 28, in Washington, D.C., and on Wednesday, July 29, in Columbia and Pickens County, South Carolina.
Netanyahu paid tribute to Senator Graham in a post on X, describing him as a "dear friend" and a "great friend of Israel." He recalled a recent meeting where he expressed his admiration for the senator's dedication to defending America and strengthening the alliance between the two countries.
Netanyahu praised Senator Graham for his unwavering commitment to the free world, saying he had "devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world."
The Israeli Prime Minister also expressed his personal loss, stating that "Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend."
Recent developments in the region have seen the U.S. and Israel jointly launch military operations against Iranian targets, including airstrikes by U.S. Central Command and pushback by the Israel Defense Forces against provocations from Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist group based in Lebanon.
A representative from the White House has been reached out to for comment on Netanyahu's upcoming visit.
