Senator Lindsey Graham recently sparked controversy by likening Israel’s conflict with Gaza to the US’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan during World War II. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Graham justified Israel’s actions in Rafah, urging them to “do whatever you have to do.” He defended the US’s use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the “right decision,” despite the civilian casualties. Graham’s remarks drew criticism for their insensitivity and historical comparison.