Lindsey Graham's death leaves void as Israel faces shifting U.S. support

For decades, support for Israel has been one of the few foreign policy issues to command broad bipartisan backing in Washington. But as Israel's military campaigns against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran continue, that consensus is showing signs of strain. Public opinion has become increasingly divided, particularly among younger Americans and within the Democratic Party, even as Congress continues to approve military aid and security cooperation by wide margins. The changing political landscape comes as Israel mourns the loss of one of its closest allies in Congress. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who died suddenly over the weekend, was among Israel's most outspoken supporters on Capitol Hill. Graham frequently traveled to Israel, advocated for tougher action against Iran and worked to strengthen regional alliances, including efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Jonathan Harounoff, Israel's former international spokesperson to the United Nations, said Graham's death leaves a significant void. Even as support in Congress remains relatively strong, Americans have grown increasingly weary of prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have intensified debate over U.S. military aid, civilian casualties and America's role in the region. READ MORE: https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/... _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 13 WHAM on Facebook:   / 13wham   13 WHAM on Twitter:   / 13wham   13WHAM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/13whamtv/?h... 13WHAM on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@13wham?lang=en 13 WHAM Daily Local News Digest:    • 13WHAM Local News Digest   For more information, visit https://13wham.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: (585) 334-8700 WHAM is a NY based station and a ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Deerfield Media, Inc and receives certain services from an affiliation of Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #13WHAM #News #Rochester #NewYork