The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lindsey-graham/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lindsey Graham | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/lindsey-graham/ 32 32 ‘Nightmare for Israel’: Senior GOP senators criticize alleged terms of emerging Iran deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/nightmare-for-israel-senior-gop-senators-criticize-alleged-terms-of-emerging-iran-deal/ Sun, 24 May 2026 00:03:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829123 After Iran says nuclear issues aren't part of current talks, former secretary of state Mike Pompeo compares terms to 2015 Iran deal, says it will let Tehran 'terrorize the world'

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]]> With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect the outcome https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-iran-war-exit-still-elusive-trump-aides-vie-to-affect-the-outcome/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777024 US president's shifting statements are result of tug-of-war in his administration, sources say, as officials weigh economic, political costs of continued strikes

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]]> Witkoff says Trump ‘curious’ why Iran hasn’t ‘capitulated’ under US pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoff-says-trump-curious-why-iran-hasnt-capitulated-under-us-pressure/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:13:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759462 Trump's envoy says US president has 'plenty of alternatives' to a deal; Iranian official says sides aren't on same page about sanctions relief, but talks could lead to interim agreement

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]]> UAE president seen in meeting with US senator after rumors spread over health issues https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-president-seen-in-meeting-with-us-senator-after-rumors-spread-over-health-issues/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:54:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3757151 Lindsey Graham says he met Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan for an hour and a half, dismisses 'false narratives' of ill health; two reportedly discuss efforts to promote peace in region

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]]> Trump ally to ToI: Ayatollah staying in power would be ‘strategic victory for Iran’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-ally-to-toi-ayatollah-staying-in-power-would-be-strategic-victory-for-iran/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756012 Visiting Israel day before fresh nuke talks, GOP Sen. Graham says US decision on striking Iran is ‘weeks, not months’ away; Trump: Iran doesn't want consequences of not taking deal

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]]> Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-us-senators-skeptical-about-military-options-for-iran/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:04:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731831 Republican Rand Paul says bombing Iran won't have intended effect; Democrat Mark Warner warns it could rally the people of Iran against an outside enemy

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]]> Netanyahu says he aims to end US military aid to Israel within a decade https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-he-seeks-to-end-us-military-aid-to-israel-within-a-decade/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:08:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3730623 PM tells Economist he won't seek full renewal of 10-year assistance package in 2028; key Trump ally Graham says why wait so long, amid growing MAGA skepticism of funds to Jerusalem

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]]> Maduro in NY jail after capture; Venezuela’s VP Rodriguez claims op had ‘Zionist tint’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/maduro-in-ny-jail-after-capture-venezuelas-vp-rodriguez-claims-op-had-zionist-tint/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:04:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726146 Venezuela's Supreme Court rules Rodriguez, whom Trump has indicated he could work with, to become interim leader; UN Security Council to meet Monday over US operation

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]]> As Trump backs away amid global refusal, plan to relocate Gazans looking like pipe dream https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-trump-backing-away-amid-global-refusal-plan-to-relocate-gazans-looking-like-pipe-dream/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:19:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3720359 No countries, with possible exception of Indonesia, willing to absorb Palestinians, as Israeli officials concede that a plan eagerly endorsed by Netanyahu and the far-right won't happen

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]]> Leading GOP senator: Hamas must be given deadline to disarm or face renewed war https://www.timesofisrael.com/leading-gop-senator-hamas-must-be-given-deadline-to-disarm-or-face-renewed-war/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:46:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717208 Lindsey Graham tells Times of Israel the US should join future attack on Hezbollah; Iran should be attacked now if it is rebuilding nuclear and missile programs

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]]> US ‘very troubled’ by Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar for selling to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-very-troubled-by-norways-divestment-from-caterpillar-for-selling-to-israel/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:47:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3633852 Sovereign wealth fund's divestment from American construction gear firm on human rights grounds 'appears to be based on illegitimate claims,' says State Department

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]]> Norway seeks to fend off US scrutiny after divesting from Caterpillar to protest Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/norway-seeks-to-fend-off-us-scrutiny-after-divesting-from-caterpillar-to-protest-israel/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:02:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630070 Norwegian official insists divestment 'not a political decision' as Trump ally Lindsey Graham blasts move as 'beyond offensive'

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]]> Pro-Israel senator demands penalty for settlers who imperiled West Bank church ruins https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-senator-demands-penalty-for-settlers-who-imperiled-west-bank-church-ruins/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:47:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3602931 South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham, an 'unapologetic' Israel supporter, says he's 'incredibly upset' about fire next to 5th-century church in Taybeh

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]]> After US hits Iranian nuclear sites, nations urge diplomacy to end conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-us-hits-iranian-nuclear-sites-nations-urge-diplomacy-to-end-conflict/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 08:42:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3580583 UN chief calls strikes 'dangerous escalation'; Iran says it has right to respond to 'outrageous' move; Hamas pans 'blind adherence' to 'Zionist agenda'; US lawmakers divided

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]]> In Israel, US senators dismiss Trump’s Gaza plan, expect alternative from Arab states https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-us-senators-dismiss-trumps-gaza-plan-expect-alternative-from-arab-states/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:11:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485178 Trump ally Lindsey Graham says US president 'started a discussion that was long overdue' but sees little appetite for proposal, which Democratic senator calls a 'non-starter'

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