Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described a recent exchange with the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died after a short illness, in which Netanyahu proposed gradually eliminating U.S. military assistance to Israel. According to Netanyahu, he told Graham that Israel’s economy was strong enough to fund its own defense and suggested winding down American support over several years. Graham, a staunch ally of Israel and Ukraine, reportedly reacted with strong opposition, refusing to accept the idea. The anecdote, shared on a news program, highlights Graham’s long-standing commitment to maintaining U.S. aid for Israel, a stance Netanyahu praised as a reflection of Graham’s character and his view that Israel’s security was tied to America’s own interests.