India, July 12 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders on Sunday paid tribute to US Senator Lindsey Graham following his death. Graham died on Sunday due to a "sudden illness". He was 71.

Israeli officials described him as one of their closest friends and a steadfast supporter of the US-Israel alliance.

On X, Netanyahu said he and his wife were grieving alongside the American people over the loss of their "dear friend."

"Sara and I grieve with the American people over the loss of our dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham," Netanyahu wrote.

Recalling a recent meeting with Graham, the Israeli prime minister said, "Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend tha...