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Netanyahu and Zelensky Shake Hands at Senator Graham's Memorial in Washington

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 27, 2026

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Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky briefly met and shook hands at Senator Lindsey Graham's memorial in Washington amid complex Israel-Ukraine relations. Both leaders also met separately with President Trump during their visits. The ceremony honored Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and ally of Trump, who died recently.

01Netanyahu and Zelensky shook hands at Lindsey Graham's memorial in Washington.
02The meeting occurred before the memorial service at the National Cathedral.
03Both leaders later attended the ceremony with top U.S. officials including President Trump.
04Zelensky was in Washington to discuss U.S. aid to Ukraine; Netanyahu held political meetings.
05Lindsey Graham was a key Republican figure and strong supporter of Israel.
06Trump and Netanyahu both eulogized Graham at the memorial service.

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