US Defense Secretary Hegseth Confirms Israel Visit, Meeting with Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited American troops in Israel and held a private meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The secret meeting, which focused on Iran, excluded senior Israeli military officials like IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Hegseth confirmed the visit and meeting but did not disclose details, citing the private nature of their discussion.
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- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited American forces and met with PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.
- Hegseth declined to reveal details of his private conversation with Netanyahu.
- Senior Israeli military officials, including IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, were excluded from the meeting.
- The secret meeting between Hegseth and Netanyahu focused on the Iranian issue.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz also attended the meeting, which was held at Ovda Air Base.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed he visited American forces in Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though he declined to reveal details of their private conversation. Hegseth told reporters, "I was there to visit our troops, and I had the opportunity to speak with the Prime Minister." He added, "I won't get into the nature of our conversation, but they were good partners, and I appreciate that."
According to Kan channel, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and several other senior IDF officials were not invited to the meeting between Netanyahu and Hegseth. Reports indicate Hegseth made a secret visit to Israel for a private meeting with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Aides and advisors to Israeli officials were informed they could not attend the meeting due to security concerns.
Netanyahu arrived at Ovda Air Base from Ben Gurion Airport, while Katz traveled to the base by helicopter from Tel Nof Air Base. The meeting concluded around 9 p.m. and focused on the Iranian issue. Contrary to some reports, no officials from other countries participated; attendance was limited to representatives from Israel and the United States.
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