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Netanyahu Blocks Lindsey Graham’s Push for US Attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 5 hours ago

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Before his death, Senator Lindsey Graham attempted to convince President Trump to join Israel in attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Prime Minister Netanyahu advised against US involvement, emphasizing focus on Iran. Graham also pushed for Israel-Saudi normalization post-Iran regime change and expressed frustration over US hesitancy toward war with Iran.

01Lindsey Graham sought to persuade Trump to join Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon in March 2023.
02Netanyahu advised Graham that US involvement in Lebanon conflict was premature and risky.
03Graham advocated for Israel-Saudi normalization after Iran’s regime falls, citing bipartisan support.
04Documentary footage shows Graham’s efforts to rally international and military support against Iran.
05Graham misjudged the war’s duration and was frustrated by Trump’s hesitancy after a June Iran deal.
06In his final weeks, Graham focused on Iran’s regime change, Russia-Ukraine peace, and Saudi-Israel ties.

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