U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on July 11 following a short, sudden illness, his office announced early the next day. Graham, 71, had served in the Senate since 2003. Tributes came from numerous political figures, including former President Donald Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. Internationally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences, saying he and his wife were mourning alongside the American people. Netanyahu highlighted Graham’s belief that the security of Israel and the United States were intertwined and praised his decades-long dedication to the U.S.-Israel alliance. The senator’s death drew responses across party lines, reflecting his long tenure and influential role on foreign policy matters.