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US Defense Secretary Cancels First Official Visit to Israel Amid Regional Tensions

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First reported by Walla · 10 hours ago

What happened

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled his first official visit to Israel, originally planned to address F-35 sales to Turkey and regional security concerns following US strikes in Iran. No official reason was given for the cancellation.

01US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled his first official visit to Israel scheduled for today.
02The visit aimed to ease Israeli concerns over potential US F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey.
03The cancellation comes amid heightened tensions following recent US airstrikes in Iran.
04Israeli officials had prepared for deep policy talks with Hegseth on joint strategy towards Tehran.
05No official reason has been provided by the Pentagon for the sudden cancellation.

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