Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel for Netanyahu Talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meeting him in Israel on Monday, according to coverage by The New York Times. The New York Times

Hegseth travelled to Israel to meet Netanyahu ahead of elections, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera The visit came just over a week before Netanyahu stands for election, according to CBS News. CBS News Israel's upcoming election is closely contested, according to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera

During the visit, Hegseth discussed Iran with Netanyahu, according to Reuters. Reuters Diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran have stalled, according to coverage by The New York Times. The New York Times The United States and Israel are in talks on potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran, according to Axios. Axios