Hegseth Meets Netanyahu In Israel

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1. 19 Oct

   WASHINGTON – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Oct 19, Axios reported, citing two sources with knowledge.

   4 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 20 Oct

   US Vice President JD Vance, however, declined to endorse Netanyahu in an interview earlier on Monday, saying he was not getting involved in Israeli elections.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 7 articles

• 22 Oct Command Post: Hegseth Takes Secret Meeting with NetanyahuPete Hegseth secretly met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel before Netanyahu’s election. This meeting was discussed on a live video from The Bulwark featuring Ben Parker and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, who also covered the potential for new strikes against Iran and the impact of sending another aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Additionally, the podcast hosts mentioned that Hegseth's…The Bulwark
• 21 Oct Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visitUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel on an unannounced trip and met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Uvda air force base to discuss regional threats, particularly those posed by Iran. The visit coincided with ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, as well as increasing attacks from Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to addressing these…Dawn
• 20 Oct Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, source saysUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on October 19, according to a source familiar with the matter. The meeting occurred amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, following joint strikes by US and Israeli forces against Iran in February. Details of their conversation were not disclosed; however, Hegseth posted…The Straits Times
• 20 Oct Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restartPete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday. The meeting occurred a week before upcoming Israeli elections and amid tensions with Iran. While Hegseth acknowledged being in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, he did not specify his location or mention Israel. President Trump has expressed support for Netanyahu and…CBS News
• 20 Oct Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel: AxiosPete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on October 19, according to Axios, which cites two unnamed sources. The meeting occurred amidst political turmoil following the Hamas attack on October 7 and ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. While Hegseth confirmed visiting US service members in the Central Command area, neither…The Straits Times
• 20 Oct Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced Israel visitPete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary and a former ally of President Donald Trump, met secretly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Israel. The meeting’s purpose remains unclear as neither the Pentagon nor Israel's embassy immediately confirmed or provided details about their discussion. Meanwhile, Trump endorsed Netanyahu on his social media platform Truth Social, highlighting Netanyahu’s…Al Jazeera
• 19 Oct Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel: AxiosPete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unexpected visit to Israel on October 19, according to Axios. The meeting comes amid political uncertainty in Israel following the Hamas attack in October and upcoming parliamentary elections where Netanyahu's coalition is projected to lose its governing majority.The Straits Times

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