Inside Lindsey Graham's final push for Saudi-Israel peace
Summary
Senator Lindsey Graham spent his last weeks working on a plan to improve relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel as part of a bigger effort for peace in the Middle East. He aimed to start serious talks after Israel’s October election and hoped to reach an agreement before the new U.S. Congress began in January.Key Facts
- Lindsey Graham died suddenly but remained active in foreign policy until the end.
- He focused on normalizing ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel to reshape the Middle East.
- Graham worked with President Trump, the Biden administration, and others on this plan.
- The plan depended on controlling the conflict with Iran, especially in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Saudi Arabia wanted a clear path to a Palestinian state as part of any deal.
- Israel’s current government, led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, opposed that condition.
- Graham coordinated with U.S. envoys and officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- A U.S.-Saudi defense treaty was part of the deal and needed Senate approval.
- Graham saw the post-election period as a key time to get support from Congress.
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