US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to discuss potential conflict with Iran. The visit occurred amid reports of new U.S. strike plans against Iran and following President Donald Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu for the upcoming Israeli election. U.S. Vice President JD Vance, however, declined to endorse Netanyahu, stating his focus is on U.S. elections.
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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 and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
- Discussions reportedly focused on the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.
- The visit followed reports of new U.S. military strike plans against Iran.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu for Israel's upcoming parliamentary election.
- Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu, citing focus on U.S. elections.
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