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Bennett meets with Sen. Lindsay Graham in Jerusalem

The two discussed Iran and Middle East security challenges, as well as ways to increase bilateral cooperation.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on Feb. 14, 2022. Credit: Kobi Gideon/PMO.
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, on Feb. 14, 2022. Credit: Kobi Gideon/PMO.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem, according to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office.

Among the topics discussed were the Iranian threat and Middle East security challenges, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two longtime allies.

The Israeli premier told Graham that he had always been a true friend of Israel, both in good times and in more challenging situations.

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