Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskyy gather for Graham’s state funeral at Washington Cathedral

Former President Donald Trump delivered a eulogy at Senator Lindsey Graham’s state funeral held at Washington National Cathedral more than two weeks after the influential Republican’s unexpected death. The high-profile ceremony brought together key international figures, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attending as dignitaries alongside the former US president.

Netanyahu and Zelenskyy, who had recently met separately with the current American administration, sat together during the service. In his remarks, Netanyahu paid tribute to Graham’s steadfast support for Israel, stating: “America has lost a great patriot. Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. And I have lost a dear friend.”

Graham, a long-serving South Carolina senator, had been a prominent figure in American politics for decades and wielded considerable influence within Republican circles. His death marked a significant moment in US political life, prompting the rare honour of a state funeral at the capital’s most prestigious cathedral.

The gathering of Netanyahu and Zelenskyy at the funeral underscored Graham’s international diplomatic reach and his close relationships with allied leaders across the globe. Both leaders have sought American support for their respective nations’ strategic challenges in recent months.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.