Netanyahu Secretly Met U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth at Ovda Airbase
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on October 20, 2026, at Ovda Airbase. The unusually long meeting occurred during discussions about a potential military operation against Iran. Netanyahu traveled by private jet, and his office declined to comment on the specifics of the talks.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met secretly with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at Ovda Airbase.
- The meeting occurred on the evening of October 20, 2026, and lasted an unusually long time.
- Netanyahu traveled to the base via private jet, deviating from his usual travel method.
- The discussions took place amid U.S.-Israel talks about a potential military operation against Iran.
- The Prime Minister's office declined to comment on the meeting's details or outcomes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the evening of October 20, 2026, at Ovda Airbase in southern Israel. According to Israeli media reports, the meeting lasted an unusually long time. Netanyahu reportedly traveled to the airbase from Ben Gurion Airport via private jet, a departure from his usual helicopter travel for trips to the Eilat region. The discussions took place amid ongoing talks between Israel and the United States regarding a potential military operation against Iran. Official details about the meeting and the topics discussed have not been disclosed. Following the talks, Netanyahu did not attend a planned appearance at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match. The Prime Minister's office declined to comment on the meeting, and it remains unclear if specific military scenarios were discussed or if any decisions were made.
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