Pete Hegseth's Secret Visit to Israel Sparks Speculation Ahead of Elections and Potential Conflict with Iran

10/20/2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.

10/20/2026

Pete Hegseth's meeting with Israeli prime minister comes 8 days before Israel’s elections, Axios reports

10/20/2026

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...

10/20/2026

Pete Hegseth reportedly met with the Israeli PM behind closed doors amid claims that Washington and Tel Aviv are mulling new strikes on Iran US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has made an...

10/20/2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised US troops on X during an unannounced Middle East visit, as reports pointed towards him meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.

10/20/2026

A day after Trump endorsed Netanyahu, Pete Hegseth reportedly held a secret meeting with the Israeli PM amid election talks and Iran strike discussions.

10/20/2026

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has made a surprise visit to troops in the Middle East.

10/20/2026

State of the Union: The UK will deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks.

10/19/2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, Axios reported, citing two sources with

10/19/2026

Oct 19 (Reuters) - US ⁠Defense ⁠Secretary Pete ⁠Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an ‌unannounced visit to ‌Israel on Monday, ⁠Axios ⁠reported, citing two sources...

10/19/2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a secret trip to Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country's elections, according to a new report from Axios, citing...