Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections and possible restart to Iran war

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a quiet visit to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The unannounced visit occurred just over a week before Netanyahu's party faces elections.
This meeting follows President Trump's suggestion of resuming military operations against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.
Hegseth confirmed being in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility but did not specify his location or mention Israel.
The Pentagon declined to comment on the visit.

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