Pete Hegseth
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Pete Hegseth, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Considers Moving Troops to Israel Amid Gulf Base Attacks and Espionage Concerns
The US is considering relocating troops from vulnerable Persian Gulf bases to Israel due to Iranian attacks, but concerns about Israeli espionage complicate the plan. The Pentagon…
Iranian Official Threatens Trump Amid Rising Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Control
Iranian official Ibrahim Azizi threatened U.S. President Donald Trump amid rising tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, following a secret operation to protect Trump from…
US Prepares to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln with USS George Washington in Middle East After Extended Deployment
The US is set to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln with the USS George Washington in the Middle East after the Lincoln's record 250-day deployment, amid concerns over crew welfare a…
US Secretly Diverts Trump from Air Force One Over Iranian Missile Threat Based on Israeli Intelligence
In May 2024, Israeli intelligence warned the US of a possible Iranian missile attack on Air Force One with President Trump aboard. Despite doubts about the threat's credibility, t…
Iran Overcomes US Air Defenses in Deadly Drone and Missile Attack on Jordanian Bases
In July, Iran executed a sophisticated drone and missile strike on US bases in Jordan, killing three American soldiers and exposing rapid depletion of US missile defenses. Iran's…
Trump Pursues Economic Pressure on Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions and Election Considerations
President Trump is currently prioritizing economic sanctions and blockades against Iran to force concessions amid ongoing conflict, avoiding military strikes for now. Iran faces s…
Israel Prepares Independent Action as US Hesitates Over Iran Conflict
As US military leaders express doubts about further air strikes on Iran and face ammunition shortages, Israel is preparing to act independently against Iran amid ongoing tensions…
Trump Demands Harsh Sentences for Leakers Amid US Ammunition Shortage Concerns
President Trump demands severe penalties for government leakers amid reports of US ammunition shortages, which he says weaken the country against Iran. Despite public reassurances…
Hezbollah Secretary Claims Iran Triumphed as Israel Faces Accelerated Withdrawal
Hezbollah's Naim Qassem stated that Iran won the conflict and Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon will accelerate due to a new memorandum. He criticized Israeli aggression a…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Urged by UN Peace Envoy to Halt Gaza Strikes Amid Ceasefire Talks
UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov urged Israeli PM Netanyahu to stop Gaza strikes for a 14-day ceasefire to implement a Hamas agreement, but Israel doubts Hamas disarmament and continues…
Iran Denies Talks with US Despite Trump Claims, Discusses Safe Passage via Oman
Iran denies current talks with the US despite President Trump's claims, stating discussions are limited to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. Negotiations aim to…
Trump Considers Large-Scale Airstrike Plan to Neutralize Iran's Ballistic Missile Threat
President Trump is considering a major US air campaign to disable Iran's ballistic missile threat, aiming to reduce reliance on missile defenses and deter future attacks. The plan…
US Military Completes Extensive Strikes on Southern Iran Following Trump Threats
The US military conducted extensive airstrikes on southern Iran in response to Iranian missile attacks on US forces in Jordan, following President Trump's threats. The strikes tar…
Jewish Senator Jon Ossoff Emerges as Leading Democratic Hope Ahead of 2028 Presidential Race
Jon Ossoff, a Jewish senator from Georgia, is emerging as a leading Democratic figure ahead of the 2028 presidential race, gaining broad party support and leading in polls for his…
Netanyahu Holds High-Level Talks with White House Officials Praising Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with top White House officials including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after a summit with President Trump, describi…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth During Washington Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington following talks with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, foc…
Netanyahu Hints at Special Forces Plan if Arrested Abroad Amid ICC Warrants
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in a Fox News interview that Israel has special forces ready to act if he is arrested abroad due to ICC warrants. He criticized…
Houthi Rebels Consider Toll on Ships at Bab al-Mandab Strait Amid Regional Tensions
The Houthi rebels in Yemen are considering imposing tolls on ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait amid escalating regional tensions. Iran rejected Oman's proposal for jo…
Iran Rejects Oman's Proposal for Joint Hormuz Strait Management Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the U.S. and Saudi Arabia of undue pressure. Britain and France are hesitant to j…
Netanyahu and Trump Hold Coordinated Working Meeting at White House, Avoiding Public Rift
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held a coordinated working meeting at the White House, focusing on preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. C…
Netanyahu and Trump Hold High-Level White House Meeting on Iran, Hamas, and Turkey Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump held a high-level meeting at the White House to discuss military pressure on Iran, Hamas disarmament, and concerns over a…
Netanyahu and Zelensky Shake Hands at Senator Graham's Memorial in Washington
Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelensky briefly met and shook hands at Senator Lindsey Graham's memorial in Washington amid complex Israel-Ukraine relations. Both leaders also m…
Trump, Netanyahu, and Zelensky Attend Senator Lindsey Graham's Funeral in Washington
Former U.S. President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Ukrainian President Zelensky attended Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral in Washington on July 28. Graham, a stron…
Netanyahu Calls Meeting With Trump One of His Best, Focuses on Iran and Regional Security
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, describing the meeting as one of their best. The talks focused on Iran's nuclear threat…
Israeli Officials Doubt Airstrike Can Destroy Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site, Netanyahu Presents Intel to Trump
Israeli officials doubt an airstrike can effectively target Iran’s Fordow nuclear site, while Netanyahu shared intelligence with Trump during a high-level security meeting in Wash…
Israeli Security Officials Question Threat at Fordow Site Amid Secret UAE Talks and White House Meeting
Israeli security officials doubt the severity of the threat at the Fordow nuclear site, questioning claims of advanced centrifuge deployment and the feasibility of an airstrike. D…
US Admiral Advises Ending Strikes on Iran, Influencing Trump to Halt Attacks
US Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper advised halting airstrikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, leading President Trump to stop attacks. The pause supports ongoing diplomatic…
Iran Denounces US Threats to Nuclear Site Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Iran rejects US threats to attack its Mount Makous nuclear site, calling them a pretext for aggression amid ongoing US strikes and rising Gulf tensions. The conflict has spread to…
Iran Uses Advanced Khaibar Shekan Missile in Deadly Strike on Jordanian Base
Iran used its advanced Khaibar Shekan ballistic missile in a deadly strike on a Jordanian base, killing three US soldiers. The missile, operational since 2022 with a 1,500 km rang…
Fuel Prices Set to Surge in Israel Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
Rising tensions in the Persian Gulf have caused oil prices to surge from $70 to $81 per barrel, leading to expected fuel price hikes in Israel. Iranian missile attacks on commerci…
Israel Monitors Iranian Debate Over Expanding Missile Strikes Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli officials reveal Iran's internal debate over expanding missile attacks to Israel amid rising tensions. Israel currently expects to remain out of direct conflict but mainta…
US Launches Tenth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
The US has launched its tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets to weaken Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian explosions an…
Trump Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation for Any U.S. Soldier Deaths Amid Middle East Tensions
President Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation for any American soldier deaths following an Iranian missile attack in Jordan that killed two U.S. soldiers. The U.S. has increas…
Pentagon Conceals Additional Iranian Attacks on US Forces in Jordan Amid Rising Casualties
The Pentagon concealed three additional Iranian attacks on US forces in Jordan before a deadly strike that killed two soldiers. Dozens were wounded in the earlier assaults, but th…
US Concludes Eight-Day Airstrikes on Iran Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Iranian Attack Kills Two US Soldiers in Jordan Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
An Iranian missile and drone strike on a US airbase in Jordan killed two American soldiers and escalated Middle East tensions. Iran exploited a ceasefire to smuggle oil worth bill…
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran After Deaths of American Soldiers in Jordan
Following the deaths of two US soldiers in an Iranian attack in Jordan, President Trump condemned Iran and the US launched new airstrikes on southern Iran. The US military aims to…
Israel Prepares for Rapid Escalation Amid US-Iran Tensions and Regional Attacks
US Defense Secretary Announces Strike on Iranian Control Tower in Chabahar
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US strike on an Iranian control tower in Chabahar and released images of US forces boarding an Iranian oil tanker near the Gulf of Om…
US Defense Secretary Announces Annual Testosterone Testing for Soldiers Over 30
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new program mandating annual testosterone tests for soldiers over 30, with voluntary testing for younger troops, aiming to support th…
Israeli Defense Minister Affirms Commitment to Security Zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that Israel will remain in security zones in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon to protect its borders, reje…
Israeli Defense Minister Discusses US Military Actions in Iran with American Counterpart
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about US military actions in Iran and regional security. Katz updated Hegseth on Israel's oper…
US Expands Military Strikes to Tehran Area as Iran Attacks US Base in Kuwait
The US military expanded strikes to Tehran on July 15, targeting Iranian military sites to protect shipping routes. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Ku…
Trump Considers Expanding Military Action Against Iran Including Ground Forces and Nuclear Site Strikes
President Donald Trump is considering expanding U.S. military actions against Iran, including ground forces and strikes on nuclear sites, amid talks with top officials. He critici…
Trump Considers Ground Invasion and Airstrikes on Iranian Islands and Nuclear Site
President Trump is considering escalating U.S. military actions against Iran, including ground invasions of islands near the Strait of Hormuz and airstrikes on a fortified nuclear…
US Military Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
The US military launched a second wave of strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, responding to recent Iranian attacks on US assets in Iraq. Th…
Trump Plans Major Military Strike on Iran Amid Rising Tensions
President Donald Trump held a high-level meeting to plan a major military escalation against Iran, warning of imminent strikes on strategic Iranian targets unless Tehran returns t…
Trump Reverses Plan to Charge Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees, Opts for Gulf Trade Deals Instead
President Trump reversed his plan to charge a 20% fee on ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. He confirm…