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UPDATED Oct 20, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Oct 19, 2026 at 7:12 PM ET
Hegseth meets Netanyahu during Israel visit
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, a person familiar with the matter said. They discussed regional threats and the U.S.-Israel partnership in addressing them, including offensive and defensive efforts. Hegseth also met Israel’s defense minister.
WHO: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
WHAT: Hegseth met Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister during an unannounced visit to Israel.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: Israel
WHY: The meetings included discussions of regional threats and the U.S.-Israel partnership in addressing them.
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