Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.
On Monday, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a surprise visit to Israel, according to Axios. The meeting took place amid speculation that Netanyahu's hawkish stance and US President Donald Trump's endorsement could be crucial in the upcoming parliamentary election. President Trump had endorsed Netanyahu in a social media post on Sunday, praising his leadership and describing him as a vital US ally in confronting Iran.
The visit occurred as Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition faces a potential loss of its governing majority in the election, according to opinion polls. US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu, stating he would focus on endorsing American candidates in the midterms. The Pentagon and Israel’s embassy in Washington did not provide immediate comment on the visit or its purpose.
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