July 12, 2026 — Washington, DC
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, mourns the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a powerful advocate for many of the issues AJC champions, including American global leadership, Israel’s security, a robust North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Ukraine's defensive fight against Russian aggression.
A strong supporter of Israel and its security, Sen. Graham was an unwavering proponent of the U.S.-Israel relationship, consistently backing legislation and funding for missile defense, security cooperation, and combating the global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. Over the 843 days that hostages were held in Gaza following Hamas’ October 7, 2023 terror attack, Sen. Graham frequently met with families of those kidnapped, elevating their voices until they were all home.
Resolute in his understanding of the dangers the Iranian regime poses to the Middle East, the U.S., and the international community, Sen. Graham pushed for strong sanctions against the regime and those who support it.
Even in the face of mounting pressure from his own party and political allies, Sen. Graham remained unshakable in his support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people against Putin’s war of aggression. Having just met with President Zelensky on Friday, the Senator long supported military assistance, sanctions against Russia, a stronger NATO alliance, and a U.S. posture that recognized defeating Russia was in the U.S. national interest. The loss of his voice on these issues is profound.
AJC extends our deepest condolences to Sen. Graham’s family, friends, and colleagues on his passing. May his memory be a blessing.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, creating trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. Through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries, empowering those in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies. For more, please visit www.ajc.org.
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