Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham

July 12 (Reuters) - Israel's prime minister and other leading officials offered their condolences on Sunday for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, saying they had lost a dear friend.

"Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement.

"Israel has lost one of its greatest friends.

America has lost a great patriot.

I have lost a beloved friend."