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US Defense Secretary Pete Gashat Visits Israel to Address F-35 Sale and Regional Security

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 7, 2026

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US Defense Secretary Pete Gashat visits Israel for the first time to discuss the F-35 sale to Turkey and regional security amid US-Iran tensions.

  • 01US Defense Secretary Pete Gashat visits Israel for the first time since taking office.
  • 02He meets Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the F-35 sale to Turkey.
  • 03Israel fears losing air superiority in the Middle East due to the sale.
  • 04Concerns include Turkey's military presence in Syria near Al-Julani's forces.
  • 05Gashat also addresses recent US-Iran clashes during his visit.
  • 06The visit follows the NATO summit in Turkey where Gashat and President Trump attended.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
US Defense Secretary Pete Gashat Visits Israel to Address F-35 Sale and Regional Security
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 8, 2026
US Defense Secretary Austin Visits Israel to Discuss F-35 Sales and Iran
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 7, 2026
US Defense Secretary Austin Visits Israel to Reassure on F-35 Sales to Turkey

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