US Defense Secretary Secretly Visited Israel, Met Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
U.S. The visit occurred eight days before Israeli elections and amid discussions on Iran. President Donald Trump had previously issued a strong endorsement of Netanyahu, warning Iran against threatening Israel and the U.S. Trump expressed confidence in Netanyahu's re-election and anticipated continued cooperation.
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- U.S. Defense Secretary made a secret visit to Israel and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The covert meeting occurred just eight days before Israeli elections.
- The visit took place amid discussions about potential renewed conflict with Iran.
- President Donald Trump had recently endorsed Netanyahu, warning Iran.
- Trump expressed confidence in Netanyahu's victory and future cooperation.
U.S. The visit, reported by Axios citing two sources familiar with the matter, occurred just eight days before Israeli elections and amid ongoing discussions between Washington and Jerusalem regarding potential renewed conflict with Iran. Neither the Pentagon nor the Prime Minister's office commented on the report.
Trump addressed Iran's threats to destroy Israel and the U.S., asserting that Iran would have already acted on its intentions if not for decisive actions taken against it. He stated that Iran had suffered severe military and economic blows and warned that the U.S. and Israel would continue to act until a full resolution is reached if Tehran does not change its policies.
Trump explicitly stated, "If the wrong leader is chosen in Israel, meaning anyone other than Bibi, America would have to do this job alone, and I have no inclination to do so." During a phone call on Monday, Netanyahu thanked Trump for the public show of support. Trump expressed full confidence in Netanyahu's victory in the upcoming elections, praised his leadership, and emphasized his anticipation of continued close cooperation.
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