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Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Lindsey Graham's Support for Israel During White House Meeting
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By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 28, 2026
What happened
At a White House meeting, Netanyahu called Senator Lindsey Graham Israel's top friend, but Trump corrected him, asserting he holds that title. The meeting also covered Iran, U.S.-Israel coordination, and expanding the Abraham Accords.
- 01Netanyahu called Senator Lindsey Graham Israel's number one friend before Graham's memorial.
- 02Trump corrected Netanyahu, saying he is Israel's number one friend, with Graham second.
- 03The meeting took place at the White House between Netanyahu and Trump.
- 04Tzippi Hotovely described the meeting as excellent and focused on Iran and U.S.-Israel coordination.
- 05The expansion of the Abraham Accords was discussed during the talks.
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