Pete Hegseth's Secret Visit to Israel Sparks Speculation Over U.S. Support for Netanyahu

10/20/2026

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 knowledge.

10/20/2026

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

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.

10/19/2026

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...