US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Secret Visit to Israel, Meets Netanyahu
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid discussions of potential renewed military operations against Iran. The visit occurred just eight days before Israeli elections and amidst reports of U.S.-Israeli talks about striking Iranian nuclear facilities. The IDF has suspended leave for all units and increased readiness due to heightened tensions, while Netanyahu warned enemies of severe retaliation.
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- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday.
- Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid talks of renewed strikes on Iran.
- The visit occurred eight days before Israel's Knesset elections.
- The IDF has suspended all unit leave and increased readiness due to heightened tensions.
- President Trump endorsed Netanyahu, warning of U.S. unilateral action against Iran if needed.
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