Scoop: Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit

Barak Ravid

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in a bright blue suit with a striped tie sits on stage, pointing with his left hand. He has silver hair and a US-flag pocket square against a dark background. — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in Washington, D.C., last week. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, two sources with knowledge told Axios.

Why it matters: The unannounced visit comes eight days before Israel's election and amid U.S.-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran.

The Pentagon and the Israeli Embassy declined to comment. The Israeli Prime Minister's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Scoop: Hegseth meets Netanyahu on unannounced Israel visit

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