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US Defense Secretary Cancels First Official Visit to Israel Amid Regional Tensions
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First reported by Walla · Jul 7, 2026
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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