JERUSALEM (VINnews)-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to the United States on Sunday for meetings with President Trump and to attend memorial services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime champion of Israel who died suddenly at age 71.

Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Trump on Monday to discuss bilateral defense and diplomatic issues amid ongoing regional developments, according to officials. On Tuesday, he will participate in services honoring Graham, the veteran Republican senator from South Carolina.

Graham, who passed away Saturday from an aortic dissection, was widely regarded as one of Israel’s strongest allies in Congress. Netanyahu has described him as “one of Israel’s greatest friends,” citing his decades of advocacy for robust U.S.-Israel relations and firm opposition to Iran.

The full itinerary remains subject to final confirmation.

Graham’s death has drawn tributes from across the political spectrum, with many highlighting his steadfast support for Israel through key legislation and diplomatic efforts over his long Senate career. Netanyahu’s participation in the memorial underscores the deep personal and strategic bonds between the Israeli leader and the late senator.

The visit comes as the Trump administration continues to shape U.S. policy toward the Middle East.